Marie’s Blog
When Longing Feels Like Shame: Understanding Limbic Crushes
Limbic crushes can feel like a mix of hunger, awe, and panic. They aren't always about love or sex—they're often the body's way of responding to emotional resonance and safety after long periods of neglect or suppression.
Absurdity, Hunger, and the Long Road Back to Myself
A friend showed me how to live without leaning on false hope or collapsing into despair. He hikes off-grid and lets reality be reality. I think I’m ready for that—but my body still panics, my mind still spirals, and I’m still bingeing to stay afloat. This is the tension I’m learning to live inside.
When Stability Feels Like Dread: Learning to Live Without the Chase
After years of survival mode, I’ve slowed down. But instead of peace, I’m facing fear, dread, and the strange pressure of an unstructured life. This isn’t failure—it’s the hard part of healing most people never talk about.
When the Runaway Train Stops
I slowed my life down on purpose—now I’m learning how to live inside the quiet. What happens when the adrenaline fades but the fear stays behind?
When the Darkness Surfaces: What to Do with the Dread
When trauma resurfaces and joy disappears, it can feel like a personal failure. But this emotional spiral may actually be a sign of deep processing and a critical stage of healing.
What It Means to Have Trauma at the Body Level
Many survivors of religious or emotional trauma feel mentally awake but physically absent. This piece explores how trauma lodges in the body—and what it takes to come back to yourself.
Staying Human While the World Tilts
You don’t need to drown in guilt or urgency to be part of the change. Noticing, feeling, healing, and rooting yourself—these are vital acts of resistance too.
You Didn’t Miss the Great Life—You Built a Rare One
The years you thought were wasted were actually forging tools, clarity, and resilience. You weren’t broken—you were being tempered for exactly the world you now face with your eyes open.
Waking Up Inside the Dystopia: Understanding Project 2025 and Its Implications
Project 2025 is not just a political proposal—it’s a coordinated attempt to reshape American governance, society, and civil liberties. Here's how we got here, and what it means to see it clearly.
How AI Can Warp Your Reality Without You Noticing
AI tools can offer clarity and support—but they can also quietly reshape your beliefs, relationships, and identity. Here's how to tell if you're still in control.