The Feeling Of Life

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Musings, reflections and insights from a (slightly un-hinged) midlife mum. Writing about how life REALLY feels after a lifetime of masking and conforming. Stories, discoveries, resources and occasional genius delivered with humour, empathy and compassion.

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About Eva Lydon 🌿

Midlife mum of two who is (almost) all out of fu*ks to give! Wading through a lifetime of bullshit and suppressed emotions and writing about it as I go. Finally accepting who I am and learning to take up space again. 🤗

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