Archive - my back is sore and other stories

June 2025

Everything I have yelled at this week.

A perimenopausal apology tour, featuring doors, printers, and one very smug co-worker.

Jun 13 •

Lou Draper O’Reilly

March 2025

Smells like midlife spirit..

Right. So here we are. Middle aged. Hot. Angry. Jolly good.

Mar 27 •

Lou Draper O’Reilly

I don't want to lean in, I want to lie down.

Preferably with a cup of tea.

Mar 19 •

Lou Draper O’Reilly

April 2024

Clean up in aisle 5.

Just a few changes going on I wanted to tell you about.

Apr 5, 2024 •

Lou Draper O’Reilly

February 2024

The magical time when you get to stop caring about stuff that doesn't matter.

A guide to life-ish. Bit of grim shit at the end.

Feb 9, 2024 •

Lou Draper O’Reilly

January 2024

Why Mums lose their shit all the time

Mental load is toast. Also, fitness stuff is coming back! Scroll down for an update on that.

Jan 8, 2024 •

Lou Draper O’Reilly

November 2023

Is trauma stored in the hips?

No. Probably not. I mean, it might be, there's not much evidence either way, but gut feels - nah.

Nov 30, 2023 •

Lou Draper O’Reilly

October 2023

It’s been a month and I’m sorry.

Oct 30, 2023 •

Lou Draper O’Reilly

September 2023

The one part of my body I'm prioritising exercise for.

The gains have never been more important.

Sep 30, 2023 •

Lou Draper O’Reilly

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