Projected Family Life Cycle Dakota Bristow

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    Beginning Stage

    I meet my future husband while I am broke down on the side of the road. It is late at night and pouring down rain. He pulls over to help because he is such a gem then offers me his coat. We begin dating and he eventually proposes. We move in together and plan our wedding.
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    Child-Bearing

    I begin having my own children, we agree on two.
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    Parenting Stage

    My family and I live in a 3 bedroom house in California. My daughter is in gymnastics and my son wants to be a pilot. I work as a speech pathologist and my husband is a lawyer. We are all very close and enjoy spending a lot of time together.
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    Launching Stage

    Both of my children have dreams and they leave home to chase them. It is sad but I am proud. I tell them that they will always have a place to call home.
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    Mid Years

    My husband and I ball out now that the children are away from home. We balling on no budget. We travel all the time and also bought a lambo. By now I have volunteered in the peace corp and have checked off many things on my bucket list.
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    Aging

    I have retired and fulfilled many life goals. By now I am tired and considered old. I spend my days knitting and spending time with my loving husband, 12 cats, and three grandbabies. I die on a sinking yacht.