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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
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
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
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 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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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
Mar 2, 20217 min read
It's Okay to Have Bad Days
Be kind to yourself, even when circumstances are not
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Racquel Foran, Publisher
Feb 25, 20216 min read
There is Comfort in Knowing Yourself
Learn who you are and how to love that person.
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Racquel Foran, Publisher
Feb 23, 20214 min read
Self-reflect before you judge
If someone's behaviour triggers you, it is often because they are acting in a way that reminds you of yourself.
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Racquel Foran, Publisher
Feb 22, 20214 min read
Collect Silver Dollars
We are often fooled by the idea that more is better, but is it?
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Racquel Foran, Publisher
Feb 20, 20218 min read
Be True to You
One of the most valuable things we can learn in life is who we are and how to be true to that person
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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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