Hello there, and welcome to my blog! I’m delighted to have you here and share a little bit about myself. I’m Claudette, a proud Jamaican, mother, storyteller, and woman who dared to start over at 53.
This blog, 50Plus Rebirth, began as my way of documenting the ups and downs of midlife reinvention. Ten years later, I’m still growing, healing, and sharing the journey — one honest story at a time
My journey here wasn’t easy. I’ve known heartbreak, loss, betrayal, and the heavy weight of starting again with nothing but hope. After being turned back from what was supposed to be a healing trip, I returned to Jamaica broke, disoriented, and unsure of what my future held. But sometimes, it’s the breaking that makes space for something more beautiful to grow.
This site began as a quiet place to share my story, the raw, unfiltered truth of being a woman navigating trauma, identity, and reinvention. I didn’t expect it to become a movement of sorts. I didn’t expect so many women to see themselves in my pain and rise with me in the rebuilding. But here we are, and I’m grateful.
What You’ll Find Here
- Personal stories from my life, including childhood, heartbreak, and survival
- Honest reflections on grief, motherhood, aging, and mental health
- Midlife inspiration — because life after 50 isn’t the end; it’s the beginning
- Creative explorations into culture, storytelling, and healing
This space isn’t about perfection. It’s about truth, resilience, and reclaiming joy, one post at a time.
Why 50Plus Rebirth?
Because I believe in starting over, not just once, but as many times as it takes.
Because I believe that no matter how far you’ve fallen or how lost you feel, there’s always a path back to yourself.
And because I know that for many of us, the second half of life is when we finally stop pretending and start living.
If my words resonate with you, if my story mirrors even a small part of yours, I hope you’ll stick around. Subscribe, read a few posts, or just take what you need and know you’re not alone.
We’re all rewriting the script, one chapter at a time.
With love,
Claudette
Founder of 50Plus Rebirth