I am that late-bloomer and, in my past, have felt as if the whole world is ahead of the game and I am so behind. I have reached mid-life and sat in my empty nest. I have had my melt-down moments. I hit rock-bottom more than once. I have experienced numerous times of transition. I have successfully re-invented myself over the years. I have moved continents and lived between UK and South Africa for over half a century. I have learnt to trust myself. I have entered my sovereign years and joined the crones.