I'm a therapist who talks about the parts nobody warns you about when everything stops making sense, whether you're 45, 60 or 80. I give you: clinical validation + lived experience + permission to stop explaining yourself.
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You’ve Been Proving Yourself for 30 Years. Aren’t You Tired?
You said yes again.
To the favor. The committee. The extra work. The lunch you didn’t want to attend. The person who needed “just one little thing,” which turned out to involve three emails, a phone call, and somehow your entire afternoon....
You Told Them Something Was Wrong. Why Didn’t Anyone Listen?
Written August 28, 2026, while the jury is still out.
You told someone you weren’t okay.
Not vaguely. Not in hints.
You actually said it.
They nodded. Maybe they wrote something down. Maybe they adjusted a medication, ordered a test, or...
Nobody Says Women Over 50 Don’t Belong at Work Anymore. They Don’t Have To.
You walk into the meeting and nobody turns.
Nobody says you don’t belong there. Nobody asks your age, and nobody tells you women over 50 are less relevant, less promotable, less interesting, and less worth listening to. That would be illeg...
You're Not Becoming Difficult. You're Becoming Honest.
Your anger makes sense.
Sometimes it shows up over something ridiculous. The dishwasher door left open. A wet towel on the bed. Someone asking you one more question when you’ve been answering questions all day.
And suddenly you’re furious...
Nobody asked. You offered anyway.
ANNOUNCING
Nobody asked.
You offered anyway.
Most of us start the day meaning to hold one line.
You'll say no to the extra thing.
You'll leave work at five.
You'll keep Sunday free.
Then at noon your sister calls. Or your boss...
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I'm a therapist who helps women navigate midlife transitions when you suddenly can't tolerate anyone's bullshit.
Writer, Editor, Journalist, and Author. Debut memoir (Numb, Party of One) hits shelves in February 2027. As seen in HuffPost, Bustle, CNN, NBC, Food & Wine, The Daily Beast, YourTango, and Medium.
PA-C, PhD. ER + integrative medicine. Helping you decode labs, understand root causes, and confidently advocate for your health. Writing about women's health, grief, cancer, and the truth about healing.
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