This is where I tell you something gripping and witty that’ll keep you coming back for more and will hopefully attract sponsors to my blog so that I can make a lot of money

My name is Marcy Middleroad and I’m just like you. Seriously. I’m one of those people who can find commonality with a rock and I’m a not quite reformed people pleaser so I make most people comfortable. What most don’t know is that I’m in a constant state of war with myself. I’m insecure, anxiety prone, depressed, a martyr and I’m barely keeping my shit together. Barely. However, I’m also what you call resilient. I’m the daughter of fundamental religion practicing parents, am an abuse survivor, have a six figure salary despite not attending college and can generally roll with the punches.

Why am I sharing all of this? Because I think my story can help a few people. People like me who haven’t been dealt the best end, but play to win anyway. People who want to break the cycle of abuse and be loving, stable and reliable influences in their children’s lives. People who realize later in life that they are deserving of love and good things and are willing to do the hard work on themselves to attain their goals. People who sometimes struggle with depression so overwhelming that despite holding it together during the work/school week sometimes come home and sit in one spot for too long (hours) because they are too overwhelmed to move another muscle. I see you. I am you and we are not alone.

I’ll be writing about the good, bad and ugly emotions I experience. You’ll join me on my journey of self discovery and hopefully acceptance. I’m 41, work full time outside my home, am in the process of ending a 20 year relationship (17.5 year marriage) and have two kids (first year of HS and last year of ES) who are both the blessing and scourge of my life. I love to cook, travel, read and make the few friends that I have, laugh. My relationship with my parents is complicated and I’m 30 pounds overweight. Don’t I sound like a delight?!?!

I hope to connect with Oprah, Gwenyth Paltrow, Cardi B and Rihanna by means of this blog. Seriously. I hope they ‘stumble’ upon it and realize, this girl is just like me! I am! Ok, in my head – but I’ve gotta start somewhere right? All kidding aside, I’m writing this blog for me. I’m really lonely. I don’t feel like any of my friends get me and I also don’t want to be constantly calling them to share good news (feels like I’m bragging) complain (who wants to be around a Debbie Downer?) or share a kid story (even I get tired of hearing them even though my kids are the funniest people on the planet). I hope to brighten a few lives, share my outlook on life and talk through my issues as they arise. I also want to connect with Tyler Perry. Get at me boo, this’ll make an awesome movie!

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