Marie’s Blog

Marie L. Marie L.

When the Old Coping Tools Stop Working: Mid-Abyss Survival

What happens when the things that once grounded you—like weeding, working, or even binge-watching—suddenly feel hollow or compulsive? When your nervous system starts to unwind after years of override, even rest can feel like collapse. This piece explores the quiet panic of that in-between state, where the only thing left to do is feel.

Read More
Marie L. Marie L.

When the Cry Comes From the Body, Not the Mouth

Watching "Dying for Sex" cracked something open in me that I can’t fully name. The tears weren’t clean sadness—they were something older, deeper, and less verbal. I didn’t just cry; I felt the shape of emotions that live below language, below memory, below time.

Read More
Marie L. Marie L.

When Talking Stops Feeling Right

Lately, I don’t feel the pull to share my emotions with others. The act of translating them into words feels forced, like something I’ve outgrown. It’s a shift—away from expression and toward private integration.

Read More
Marie L. Marie L.

Learning to Untangle Fear from Bias

When you feel afraid but aren't sure why, it’s easy to spiral into shame. Especially when race is part of the picture. This piece unpacks what’s really happening in your nervous system—and why noticing it is part of unlearning, not failing.

Read More
Marie L. Marie L.

Pulling Weeds by Hand: What My Lawn Taught Me About Healing

I didn’t plan for weed pulling to become my new ritual—but hour after hour, crouched in my backyard with dirt under my nails, something started to shift. Not just in the yard, but in me. This isn’t about gardening. It’s about how slow, private, repetitive actions can become the most honest way to meet yourself.

Read More
Marie L. Marie L.

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.

Read More