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I grew up in a house where obedience wasn’t optional—it was essential. “Because I said so” wasn’t just a phrase—it was the rule of law. There was no room for questioning, negotiating, or even hesitating. You did what you were told. Period. And if you didn’t, the consequences weren’t always loud, but they were lasting.
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When Love Spoke a Different Language: What I Learned From a Relationship That Didn’t Quite Translate
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Looking back now, I can say this: we loved each other. That was never the problem. The problem was that we loved each other differently. He felt everything deeply. He moved through the world with emotion right on the surface—raw, beautiful, sometimes overwhelming. And me? I was built for stability. I learned early in life
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For the past several years, I’ve been my own boss. A freelance creative marketer—juggling clients, pitching ideas, writing copy, building campaigns, and doing all the behind-the-scenes hustle that keeps the lights on and the invoices (mostly) paid. I wore all the hats, drank all the coffee, and lived in a world where “vacation” just meant
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In the early stages of a relationship, everything feels new and exciting. There’s an energy that comes from discovering someone, learning their habits, and imagining a future together. However, when a couple makes the decision to move in together too soon, the thrill of closeness can quickly be overshadowed by the weight of external pressures
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The Pain and Struggle of Finding Self-Worth
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Finding self-worth is one of the most intimate and often painful journeys a person can take. It’s not a straight line, nor is it something that can be handed to you. It’s a battle between the voice in your head that says you’re not enough and the quiet, flickering belief that maybe—just maybe—you are. For
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.
