
Marie’s Blog

Existential Awakening: Navigating Depersonalization, Religion, and Cosmic Wonder
In the midst of depersonalization and existential terror, I’m finding myself wrestling with questions of faith, doubt, and the sheer absurdity of being alive. What does it mean to exist without gods but with wonder? And can we live fully while constantly waking up to our fleeting existence?
A Universe Without Gods: Finding Awe Beyond Belief
After a psychedelic experience shook my atheism, I questioned everything I thought I knew about reality, God, and existence. This blog explores the middle ground between atheism and spirituality, where wonder and curiosity about the universe thrive without dogma or deities.
The Weight of Mortality: Facing Health Fears and Life's Big Questions
Health fears, mortality, and existential dread can feel overwhelming, but they also offer an opportunity to reframe your perspective on life. This blog explores the realities of health risks, the human fear of death, and how to release the pressure of false urgency while embracing meaningful choices.
DP/DR and Psychedelics: Navigating the Risks of Altered Realities
For those experiencing depersonalization and derealization, psychedelics like mushrooms can amplify both disconnection and perception. This article explores the potential risks, the chance for insight, and why professional guidance is critical if you choose to explore this path.
Painting, Priorities, and the Art of Setting Your Own Pace
Painting your house can be more than a task—it’s a space for reflection, connection, and letting go of unnecessary urgency. Discover the power of choosing your own pace and prioritizing what truly matters, even in the midst of imperfection.
Voracious for Answers: Feeding Curiosity About Life’s Big Questions
Feeling overwhelmed by existential questions? You're not alone. This article dives into humanity's most fundamental truths about existence, connection, climate, politics, and what we owe ourselves and others. A practical guide for the curious mind seeking clarity in a chaotic world.
Why “Connection” Feels Like Pseudo-Spiritual Jargon (and What to Use Instead)
If the word "connection" makes your eyes roll, you're not alone. Overused in spiritual and self-help spaces, it often feels empty and ungrounded. Let’s redefine it and explore what this sense of “connection” actually means—minus the fluff.
How Religion Turned Depersonalization into a Sacred Virtue
Religious teachings can reframe depersonalization as spiritual detachment, but that framing might not help if you feel alienated from yourself. Explore how evangelical Christianity explicitly encourages depersonalization and learn how to reconnect with your body, mind, and emotions after leaving faith behind.
Depersonalization: Unraveling Its Ties to History, Culture, and Control
Depersonalization is more than a psychological phenomenon—it's deeply tied to history, religion, culture, and systems of power. From colonial alienation to spiritual transcendence, this state of disconnection reveals profound intersections between personal experience and societal dynamics.
Tracing Childhood Memories: Comfort, Shame, and Sweetness
My childhood was a mix of quirky habits, secret shames, and moments of emotional discovery. From losing my comfort pillow to stealing my siblings’ candy stash, each memory feels tied to deeper patterns of autonomy, rebellion, and the search for sweetness in life—both literal and metaphorical.