Michelle Obama says she has reached a stage in life where she feels more comfortable living on her own terms. At 61, the former First Lady told NPR’s Wild Card podcast with Rachel Martin that she no longer feels pressure to meet every public expectation. Instead, she’s focusing on authenticity, even when that means skipping events people assume she will attend. Her choices, such as not attending President Donald Trump’s inauguration or the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter, drew attention and criticism. Obama acknowledged the reactions but said she wanted to prioritize her own decisions. “Let me define what... Continues…





