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Turning 40 and Stepping into the Unknown with Grace and Fortitude
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Anthony Moulton was making his way through his late 40s, living his very best life. He had a career that he loved with a company he loves and respects. He was involved with a nonprofit that he was passionate about. He loved traveling the world, exploring new places. And then - in the blink of an eye - everything changed. He had a seizure at work, which led to a diagnosis of four inoperable brain tumors. Today, his life is very different and his goals have changed dramatically. This is the story of an indomitable spirit facing the unknown with moxie.
Guest Bio
Anthony Moulton is 49 and lives in Washington DC. On August 23, 2022, he was presenting to a cardiology practice for a job that he loves, along with the senior leadership from the company, and his life changed forever. He had a seizure. A colleague brought him to the emergency room, where he had an MRI and learned he had four inoperable brain tumors in his right temporal lobe. He describes the diagnosis as a tough pill to swallow, but one that he came to terms with after losing a friend the day he was discharged from the hospital. After that friend’s passing, he realized he has the great gift of time, which not everyone gets. He cherishes every day and embraces the time he has to spend with friends and family.
Anthony Moulton is a graduate of Colby College and the Arrhythmia Technology Institute. He works for Rhythm Management Group in Washington, DC, monitoring implantable devices. He has volunteered for Project Pacer, based in Massachusetts, for more than 15 years. And he has performed in drag for more than a decade as Ms. Kitty Chanel Fairfield.
Turning 40 and Stepping into the Unknown with Grace and Fortitude
In his early 40s, Anthony wasn’t feeling like pieces of his life didn’t fit. He was more focused on what was missing. In his younger days, he loved and sought out beautiful things. But as he got older, he started prioritizing experiences - specifically travel - which he felt were longer lasting and also gave him access to different perspectives on life. He loved the memories of all the places he visited and he loved that his camera roll was filled with pictures from all his adventures.
He loves the thrill of the unknown, especially going places you’ve never been before. When he travels, he rarely makes an itinerary, leaving space for discovery, including bumping into friends on the other side of the world.
Anthony looks at his 20s as a period of defining who you are, getting your adult life set up, and finding the perfect (or not so perfect) job. In his 30s, he felt more self confident, more secure, and found something he was passionate about. He started traveling more and felt a sense of independence. In his 40s, he took a two-month trip around the world and then moved back to Washington DC, where he really wanted to be.
Then came the day, almost a year ago, where he was making a work presentation and had a seizure. Luckily, he works in the medical device industry and his presentation was at a hospital; a colleague put him in a wheelchair and brought him to the ER. In short order, he found out he had four inoperable brain tumors. Now, he’s making his way through treatment.
Anthony found his cancer diagnosis to be liberating in a strange way. He knows he’s on borrowed time. He feels like his eyes are opened and his guard has been dropped. He cares less for keeping up with the Joneses, even as a gay man in Washington DC. Now, he wants to enjoy the world around him, embrace friendships and embrace his family. Life seems to be simpler now.
His goals have changed. Today, his main goal is to turn 50 in December 2023. And he’s searching for purpose in the morass he’s making his way through. But he’s retained his sense of humor and he’s making his way through with grace and fortitude and the unyielding support of his family.
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