Seven years after leaving the White House, Michelle Obama (60) is opening up about her emotional transition, sharing how she found a sense of happiness and freedom. “We made the decision to stay in Washington, because the girls were in school and their lives were in DC,” Michelle said. Though she still had certain privileges, such as protection from the Secret Service, Michelle says she had to adapt to a new, more ordinary life, which she welcomed. “I had a front door that I could open where people would walk up to visit and ring the doorbell." READ MORE | Michelle Obama opens up about the weight gain and hot flushes of menopause: ‘It was like somebody put a furnace in my core’Michelle also discussed the challenges of raising her daughters, Malia (26) and Sasha (23), under the scrutiny of the public eye.
