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I used to pride myself on being someone who could think things through. I would analyze everything from every angle—dissecting details, trying to predict outcomes, and collecting information like I was prepping for a debate. Other times, especially when I was overwhelmed, I’d make decisions quickly—impulsively—just to escape the discomfort of uncertainty. Sometimes it worked.
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There was a time when I could remember everything—names, dates, faces, deadlines, even where I parked my car without thinking twice. I was the go-to person for details. Multitasking was my superpower, and I took pride in how mentally sharp I felt. Then, seemingly overnight, it all changed. I started forgetting words mid-sentence. I’d walk
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Starting a new relationship feels exciting, like the possibility of something fresh and full of potential. There’s hope, nerves, and the natural instinct to show up as your best self. But when you carry trauma, whether from past relationships, childhood, or life events, you can’t help but wonder: When is the right time to share
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Making Friends in My Late 40s as a Single Woman: Why It’s So Different (and Sometimes So Hard)
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I didn’t expect friendship to get harder as I got older. But here I am, in my late 40s, single, and often wondering: Why is it so difficult to make new friends now? In my 20s, friendship felt easy — almost effortless. I met people at work, through roommates, at concerts, yoga classes, and happy
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Swallowing My Pride and Signing In: What It’s Like to Take a Corporate Job I’m Overqualified For
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After more than 20 years in marketing—over half of them spent as a consultant running my own business—I recently took a full-time corporate job that, on paper, I’m overqualified for. That’s not said with arrogance; it’s just a fact. My resume reflects decades of experience managing campaigns, building brands, advising C-suite clients, and juggling everything
Hello, I’m Marie, a 40-something writer, athlete, and creative soul navigating the ups and downs of midlife.
As a single, unattached woman, I’ve had the freedom to focus on my passions and pursue my interests, but I’ve also faced my share of challenges and uncertainties. Through my writing, I aim to share my honest and often humorous take on relationships, perimenopause, mental health, and my career, with a focus on my personal experiences living with Complex PTSD.
When I’m not writing, you can find me cozied up with my crochet hook and a ball of yarn, creating something that I may or may not ever finish. Or, I might be out on a run or bike ride, trying to recapture the endurance and discipline that once drove me to complete long-distance triathlons. These days, I’m more likely to be found struggling to balance my my career with my creative pursuits and my relationships, but I’m determined to make it all work.
