my back is sore and other stories

This isn’t a confession, but it is context.

I’ve gone back and forth on whether to share this.

Oct 19 • 

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July 2025

Turmeric, peri, and my dog being an adorable menace.

Anyone who has been following me for a while, knows that my biggest peri symptom is rage.

Jul 24 • 

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You're not broken.. you're just hungry.

A banana and a coffee does not a meal make.

Jul 8 • 

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How to dodge the ultimate fitness mansplain.

This is not a rage against all male trainers. Just the shit ones.

Jul 2 • 

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June 2025

Everything I have yelled at this week.

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

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March 2025

Smells like midlife spirit..

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

Mar 27 • 

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

Preferably with a cup of tea.

Mar 19 • 

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April 2024

Clean up in aisle 5.

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

Apr 5, 2024 • 

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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 • 

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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.

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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.

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October 2023

It’s been a month and I’m sorry.

Hi friends,

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