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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
Feb 17, 20235 min read
"Let's Talk" Are Empty Words
It's all a lie. The things people say about caring about other people's mental health are all lies. We have been drenched in media...
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Racquel Foran, Publisher
Dec 3, 20227 min read
Celebration Sorrow
A story of abandonment and sorrow on what should be a day of celebration.
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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
Jul 19, 202212 min read
Mourning My Mother
How strange it was to write the title of this blog, “Mourning My Mother,” because my mother has not died. As far as I know she is healthy...
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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
Dec 1, 20217 min read
Managing Mental Health Through the Holidays
For the first time in my life, I will not be celebrating the holiday season.
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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
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
May 4, 20216 min read
Mother of a Day!
"Hallmark" holidays are for the privileged and lucky.
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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 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 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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Racquel Foran, Publisher
Mar 12, 202116 min read
Trust What you Know About Yourself
How others see you is not necessarily a reflection of who you are.
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Racquel Foran, Publisher
Feb 18, 202111 min read
The Importance of Speaking Your Truth
sometimes just allowing someone to speak their truth, and offering them an ear without judgment is the first step in freeing them...
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