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"All the right moves but ended up in the wrong place"

How society's expectations direct our life choices

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Cynthia Morris
Jun 25, 2025
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Darla is "a woman who has made all the right moves but ended up in the wrong place."

What does this suggest about societal expectations versus personal fulfillment, especially for women in midlife?

What does this bring up for you? Share below.

From one of the scenes in the novel

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