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Fading Batik: A Daughter’s Perspective on Aging, Strength, and Acceptance.
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Read more: Fading Batik: A Daughter’s Perspective on Aging, Strength, and Acceptance.Back when I was glued to Friendster, turning 40 felt like reaching some ancient era – the territory of my nenek (grandma). She was always in her elegant kebaya and batik kain even at home, her go-to hairstyle is a vintage, old-school updo, usually a bun or a French twist…
Bone Deep Truths: Lifting Heavy & Flipping the Bird to Frailty (Dr. Wright’s Revolution).
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Read more: Bone Deep Truths: Lifting Heavy & Flipping the Bird to Frailty (Dr. Wright’s Revolution).Ladies, are you tired of those ‘anti-aging’ creams that promise to turn back time? Unfortunately , time is a one-way street, and we’re not going back. We’re going forward, kicking ass and taking names. But here’s the thing, are you ready to face the truth that your bone is the…
From Overweight to Overpowered: My F45 Journey.
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Read more: From Overweight to Overpowered: My F45 Journey.Ever feel like your body’s betrayal is a personal vendetta? Like it’s decided to rewrite the rules of aging, and you’re stuck playing a game you didn’t sign up for? Especially when those “stress-induced weight loss” days of your 20s and 30s vanish, replaced by the stark reality of your…
“Hello, my name is Diena :)”
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Read more: “Hello, my name is Diena :)”I’m almost 45, and I’m officially in the midlife zone – or as I like to call it, the ‘second bloom’ of my metamorphosis. Except instead of a butterfly, I’m pretty sure I’m turning into a slightly more caffeinated, slightly more cynical version of myself. Hi friends, I hit the…
The Second Bloom: The Underbelly of Midlife (Part Two)
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Read more: The Second Bloom: The Underbelly of Midlife (Part Two)“Ah, the “midlife transformation.” Sounds glamorous, doesn’t it? Sounds like something you’d find in a spa brochure, right? Like you’re going to emerge from a mud wrap and 24-carat gold mask looking ten years younger. But the truth, ladies, is rarely that stunning. You’ve probably heard whispers of the “midlife…
The Second Bloom: Navigating Midlife ( part one )
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Read more: The Second Bloom: Navigating Midlife ( part one )Remembering the days when “adulting” meant figuring out how to operate a washing machine and not burning dinner? Ah, the sweet, sweet oblivion of youth! Now, we’re juggling kids, careers, and the ever-present threat of under-eye circles that concealer can’t even touch. Life, especially for single moms with little terrors…
