Back-to-School During Midlife
Midlife isn’t the end of all things new and exciting—it’s often just the beginning. I went back to school summer of 2023, and I’m flourishing…
Menarche and Menopause
Perimenopause and teenage premenstrual syndrome can really challenge a mother-daughter relationship. Fortunately, I’m finding more ways we can connect during this phase of our lives…
Midlife Career Change
This past year has been another mindfuck of midlife. I’ve neglected my blog, started a new career in teaching, and done more self-exploration than before I started Midlife It. Now, I’m ready to share again…
Midlife and Money
Over the years my relationship with money has changed. I used to be terrified of being without - going broke or homeless or worse. Now, I’m just determined.
Fear of Failure In Midlife
I was afraid to start this blog. What if it failed and no one read a thing? Fear of failure in midlife is especially real. Can you relate?
Friends In Midlife
Friends made in midlife are different. And I suck at making new ones. At least I think I do. How about you?
Shades Of Gray In Midlife
When my daughter was 2 years old, I stopped dying my hair. Does she think I’m old now? And how should I feel if she does?
My Insomnia and Menopause
Before motherhood and midlife, sleep and I had a love affair. Since, sleep has never been the same. Then the battle of menopause and insomnia reared its ugly head.
My Mood Swings and Menopause
I used to think mood swings were a byproduct of one of three things: PMS, mental illness, or Mercury being in retrograde. Then, I hit perimenopause. At any given moment, little irritants of my husband and kids become outright attacks of guerrilla warfare.
My Anxiety During Midlife and Menopause
Do you know what sucks worse than Insomnia during menopause? Anxiety during menopause.
Death and Midlife
My friend died the other day and it got me thinking. What would you do? What would you want? And how would you want to be remembered and honored?
My Midlife Passion and Purpose (Part 1)
Some women struggle with their first career change at midlife. I’m on my third - or maybe fourth or fifth depending on who you ask. I had my first in my mid 20s…
My Anxiety Before Midlife and Menopause
My therapist mentioned the phrase “high functioning anxiety disorder,” but I dismissed it. Then I hit midlife and menopause…