Courtesy of Cepee Tabibian
- Cepee Tabibian, 44, wasn't interested in marriage, motherhood, or climbing the career ladder.
- In 2015, Tabibian moved from Houston to Spain to have greater control over her future.
- In Spain, she's happier, enjoys less expensive healthcare, and has started her own business.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Cepee Tabibian, a 44-year-old from Houston who moved to Spain in 2015, later founding She Hit Refresh, a company that helps women move to Europe. The conversation has been edited for length and clarity.