Midlife & Travel Journals
A glimpse into my midlife and travel adventures, sharing unfiltered stories to inspire you to embrace life’s next chapter to the fullest.
IUD Removal at 50!
Turning 50 comes with a lot of changes—one of them? Saying goodbye to my IUD after nine years. In this raw and honest reflection, I dive into the emotions of closing the pregnancy chapter, the freedom of worry-free sex, and how midlife shifts impact our bodies, relationships, and desires. Let’s talk about what happens when you remove an IUD at 50, the unexpected feelings that come with it, and embracing this next phase with confidence.
Midlife Sleepless Nights
2:22 AM. Again. Like clockwork, I’m wide awake staring at the ceiling while my body decides that sleep is optional. The sheets are cool, but my personal summer is in full swing—who needs a thermostat when your own body can shift from Arctic chill to volcanic eruption in seconds? I reach for my laptop, surrendering to the insomnia, and start scribbling thoughts about midlife, travel, and why no one warned me that sleepless nights would come with a side of deep introspection. Maybe it's not just the hot flashes—maybe this is when the best ideas come alive.
Have you ever had a late-night wake-up call from your own thoughts? Let’s talk about it in the comments.