Life Transitions

noun a ceremony or event marking an important stage in someone's life, especially birth, puberty, marriage, and death

• The graduation ceremony is considered a rite of passage for students transitioning into adulthood.
• Turning 21 and legally being able to drink is seen as a rite of passage for many young adults.
• Getting your driver's license is a rite of passage for teenagers.
• Overcoming a difficult challenge can be a rite of passage in one's personal growth.

noun a period of personal turmoil and self-reflection that occurs later in life, similar to a midlife crisis

• Many people experience a late-life crisis as they approach retirement age.
• My dad is going through a late-life crisis and keeps buying sports cars.
• I think my aunt is having a midlife crisis, or maybe it's a late-life crisis.
• The company went through a late-life crisis when they had to downsize and restructure.