Midlife really can feel like a second puberty, only this time it’s hot flashes instead of acne and brain fog instead of braces. From freezer bean bags to journaling and menopause support groups, here’s how to survive the chaos with humor and compassion.
Triggers aren’t signs of weakness—they’re clues. Learn how to spot them, work with them, and use them as tools for healing and self-awareness.
Five small habits helped me quietly break free from gray area drinking—without perfection, pressure, or shame. If you’re struggling privately and craving a softer way forward, this is the blog I wish I had years ago.
I used to think I was too old to start over. But at 58, I created a YouTube channel, grew a journaling business, and finally started living the life I always dreamed of. This is the story of how I turned pain into purpose—and why it’s never too late to rise.
It’s been almost two weeks since my surgery, and the recovery has been slower (and messier) than I expected. One thing that’s helped me stay grounded? Journaling. Not the picture-perfect kind—just a simple, honest check-in with my body and my emotions. I’m sharing the prompt that’s been getting me through it, plus a little story about a catheter named Mr. Pee-a-Lot.
When I found out I needed a full hysterectomy, I felt a mix of emotions—overwhelm, fear, relief. But what surprised me most? The little voice in my head telling me to toughen up. Why do we do this to ourselves? Why aren’t we talking about the emotional weight of surgery? Let’s start that conversation.”