Stay Strong In the Middle!

About the Substack

Come in! I saved a seat for you by the fire. We’ll tell each other stories from life’s middle act and seek delight despite the world’s fuckery. Beware of husband. Kids are also shady. WIFE IS COOL. Meetups are weekly.

Free Subscription Benefits

  • A weekly meetup for mid-stuff storytelling!

Paid Subcription Benefits

  • The joy of saying, “Hey, I love your voice and want more of it. Here’s a couple bucks. Keep going.”
  • Occasional handwritten postcards (with your permission & disclosed mailing address).

Paid Subscription Plans

  • $7 a month
  • $65 a year

About Jen Zug

I’m a GenX parent to young adults, married 25 years, and a grant writer by day. Substack is my side hustle. So is my parenting memoir-in-progress. Currently in my ADHD perimenopausal foggy era, so everything’s totally fine and I’m a goddamn delight.

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