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The Creative Marketer’s Lament: How New Technology is Driving Me Crazy (and Out of a Job)
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I’ll never forget the good old days of marketing. You know, back when a “viral” campaign meant a clever print ad or a catchy TV commercial, not a tweet that’s been retweeted 12 times. When a “social media strategy” meant having a MySpace page (RIP), not a 12-page deck outlining our influencer partnerships and Instagram
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When I finally received my diagnosis of Complex PTSD, it was a mix of emotions – relief, validation, and a hint of fear. Relief that I finally had a name for the symptoms that had been plaguing me for years, validation that my experiences were real and not just a product of my imagination, and
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Turning 47: A Reflection on the Last Year
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As I turn 47, I find myself standing at a quiet crossroads—both in crisis, and in clarity. This past year has been one of the most revealing of my life. It didn’t come with a grand epiphany or a dramatic turning point, but instead with a slow, steady peeling back of layers I didn’t even
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.
