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Midlife Madness
A blog for women of a certain age
who are dealing with all the madness of midlife.
All My Stories
Racquel Foran, Publisher
Jul 25, 20226 min read
Learning to Live with a Broken Heart
I remember my first loves. The boys I fell hard for that broke my heart with their rejection, indifference, or immaturity. I remember the...
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Racquel Foran, Publisher
May 16, 202211 min read
Always a daughter and mother regardless of rejection
Severed relationships do not break bonds, love, or worry I wish more than anything that I was writing this blog to tell everyone that the...
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Racquel Foran, Publisher
Mar 9, 20221 min read
The seesaw of life
"Do not deny yourself joy, but also do not hide from heartbreak." I never cease to be amazed by life’s dichotomies. By how we can feel...
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Racquel Foran, Publisher
Dec 16, 20215 min read
A Journey of Inches Not Pounds
I decided to brand my journey the “Reverse Aging Project.” ... I wanted to be healthier and look better at 55 than I did at 50.
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Racquel Foran, Publisher
Nov 23, 20216 min read
Rethinking Drinking
Alcohol is more dangerous than we know. Is it time to rethink your drinking?
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Racquel Foran, Publisher
Nov 18, 20215 min read
A Fitbit Fan is Born
Anyone 50+ should wear a smartwatch; it could save your life! Last Christmas my husband gave me a Fitbit for Christmas. I asked for one...
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Racquel Foran, Publisher
Jun 14, 20216 min read
When did intentions lose their value?
"...people’s intentions reflect their character, therefore we should not overlook them." A couple of years ago, I made a comment that my...
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Racquel Foran, Publisher
Jun 3, 20215 min read
Mother Shaming: A Game We Shouldn’t Play
One of the biggest challenges I have faced as a mother is the feeling that I could not be honest with other mothers with my thoughts...
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Racquel Foran, Publisher
May 22, 202110 min read
Shame, Suspicion, & Mental Health
It's Okay to Admit You Are Not Fine This is a much-needed follow-up to last week’s blog, Depression, Suicidal Thoughts, & Support. Needed...
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Racquel Foran, Publisher
May 14, 202114 min read
Depression, Suicidal Thoughts, & Support
Life vests aren't always easy to find when you are drowning. As I suspected it would be, Mother’s Day was hard on me. I started to slip...
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Racquel Foran, Publisher
Apr 24, 202114 min read
Confessions of a Shitty Mom
The truth hurts, but so too do false accusations! Writing this post was another emotional slug fest. It took me more than three weeks and...
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Racquel Foran, Publisher
Apr 16, 20213 min read
Be Kind to Yourself
it is important to remember to be kind to yourself when you miss a deadline, or don't achieve what you planned in the time you had hoped.
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Racquel Foran, Publisher
Apr 2, 20214 min read
Count Blessing not Grievances
If you must keep a scorecard of your life and relationships, count the the hits not misses. The last nine months have been among the most...
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Racquel Foran, Publisher
Mar 27, 20216 min read
Redefining Success
If you feel like you have failed at something, there is a good chance that you have not failed, but rather that you were defining success...
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Racquel Foran, Publisher
Mar 19, 20217 min read
The Voice in Our Head Lies
Too many women, me included, spend our entire lives listening to and believing our own negative self-talk.
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