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Re-Entering the Workforce as a Gen X’er in a Gen Z World: Notes from the Oldest Person in the Office
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After years of working independently, freelancing, and generally keeping a lot of plates spinning, I recently found myself re-entering the traditional workforce. As someone squarely in the Gen X camp, I knew things would be different—but I wasn’t fully prepared for how different. From the moment I walked into the office and realized I was
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In a world that often celebrates strength, resilience, and independence, vulnerability can sometimes feel like a dirty word. But as I’ve navigated my own journey through trauma therapy and discovered that I have complex PTSD, I’ve come to understand that vulnerability is not only a necessary part of healing, but also an essential part of
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When I first started seeing someone new, I felt a mix of excitement and relief. After everything I’ve been through, I wasn’t looking for fireworks—I was looking for something that felt grounded, mutual, safe. And for a while, that’s what it felt like. We laughed. We connected. It was easy and comfortable in all the
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No one really warns you about perimenopause. Sure, there’s vague talk about “the change,” but nothing truly prepares you for the slow, strange disintegrating of what once felt like a predictable body. For me, it started subtly—a little extra irritability here, sleep issues there—but then the waves started crashing: unpredictable cycles, night sweats, anxiety that
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In the early stages of a relationship, I find myself paying close attention to every word. Every text feels like a clue, every conversation feels layered. It’s not that I’m overanalyzing—at least, I don’t think I am—it’s just that when you’re just getting to know someone, you hang on to their words because that’s all
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.
