{
  "id": 1271211,
  "title": "I Was Childless, Single and Divorced. My 40s Changed Everything",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/i-was-childless-single-and-divorced-my-40s-changed-everything",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-16T13:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/i-was-childless-single-and-divorced-my-40s-changed-everything-12317471"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In her forties, Christina Hubbard's life took an unexpected turn. Previously childless, single, and divorced, she found herself unexpectedly pregnant and soon to be a mother. This change in her life came after years of heartbreak, self-discovery, and divorce, all of which she had experienced in her thirties. At 36, she separated from her first husband, who already had a child from a previous relationship and did not want more children. After the divorce, she felt lost and worried she had missed her chance at motherhood due to her age. Many of her friends were already parents, making her childless state seem even more isolating. However, a trip to Bali for a yoga training course introduced her to Craig Hubbard, who she soon fell for. Despite the challenges of combining two families, including the presence of Craig's two children from a previous relationship, they built a strong relationship. When she turned 41, Christina gave birth to her daughter, an event she described as the \"most amazing day of her life.\" Two years later, she welcomed her second child, her son, making her family complete. Despite the advice of doubts and medical professionals, Christina remained determined and embraced her new role as a mother, proving that it's never too late to start over and follow one's dreams.",
  "summary": "I got to start over, and I realized that I was not behind after all, I was just following a different timeline.",
  "key_points": [
    "Christina Hubbard, childless, single, divorced at 36",
    "Met Craig Hubbard in Bali, built family with his two kids",
    "Gave birth to daughter at 41, then son two years later"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}