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Seven years ago today, I crossed the finish line of my first—and only—Ironman. When I think about that day, it doesn’t feel real, yet it was the most alive I have ever felt in my life. I wasn’t there to break records or chase a certain time. For me, it was never about speed. It
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When I look back at my childhood, I can still hear the words that followed me everywhere: lazy and hyperactive. I was the kid who couldn’t sit still, who lost assignments before they made it home, who would space out in class only to come alive at the wrong time. On the outside, I probably
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Stop telling women they’re fine just because their labs are ‘normal.’ In perimenopause, your hormone levels can look perfect on paper while your life feels like it’s on fire. Treat the symptoms. Not just the numbers. If I had a nickel for every time I’ve heard a woman say, “My doctor won’t give me HRT
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Rethinking Dealbreakers
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When I was younger, my dating life had a rulebook. Must be tall. Must be funny. No smokers. No bad grammar. No one who still lived with a roommate. Must have a “real job”. Must like dogs. One wrong answer and—poof!—you were mentally deleted from my love life like an expired coupon. I told myself
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I like this guy. I really do. But being with him comes with a kind of tension I didn’t expect—because he’s unfiltered. Too unfiltered. The way he talks about me, about us, about our private moments… sometimes it feels like there’s no line at all. Things we’ve shared in intimacy, things I trusted him with,
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.
