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Dispatches from Midlife: Unfiltered. Untamed. Undaunted.

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Category: The Blog Journey

The honest behind-the-scenes of building and sustaining this blog. The small check-ins, the dips in consistency, the sparks that pull me back and the reminders to keep going. These posts aren’t full stories, they’re touch points along the way, shared to stay accountable and real through the process.

Coming Up For Air

I can’t believe it’s been three weeks since I last posted. Time really does vanish when you’re sick. I got back from Liverpool and immediately went down hard with… something. Took all the tests, everything came back negative. No idea what it was, but I can tell you I don’t appreciate it. The days kind … Continue reading Coming Up For Air →

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Stepped Back to Step Forward

I’ve been quiet for a couple of days, partly because I’ve been healing from my falls, partly because I found out my visa renewal is coming up a lot sooner than I thought. (Cue panic, paperwork, and a little bit of hiding.) I promised myself I’d post every day, but sometimes life decides otherwise. But … Continue reading Stepped Back to Step Forward →

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A Short One …

First things first — thanks. Thank you to everyone who has read one of my posts, whether you stumbled on it instead of cat videos or you got here on purpose. And a really big thank you to my six subscribers! That little number going up gives me Cinnabon frosting feels: warm, happy, and kicking … Continue reading A Short One … →

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Moving Towards …

I thought I was chasing a new place, a new experience — but I was really searching for a version of myself I hadn’t met yet. This is a story about movement, identity, and starting over at 53, even after everything breaks.

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