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My father had a fall in September 2025. And by December he was in hospice. He passed away on January 9, 2026. His funeral and celebration of life was this past weekend. It’s been a few days since my father’s celebration of life, and if I’m being honest, I’m still pissed. Time has a way…
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Confessions of a Recovering Workaholic
I didn’t just “work hard, play hard”; I worked like my self-worth depended on it (because it low-key kind of did).
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She Died Fast – But Beautifully
Preface Before my mom died, she made two very specific requests of me. One: don’t quit school.Two: stay with me until the end. And, toward…
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Ambition Isn’t a Dirty Word
Welcome to Playfully Toxic, your new favorite series on workplace red flags, culture bait-and-switches, and how to spot the BS before you sign the offer.
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Button Pusher Blues : A Playfully Toxic Tale
Disclaimer: This post is not a reflection of my current workplace. It draws from two decades of observation, conversations, and personal experiences navigating the wild…
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I’m Marissa – the author behind this blog. I write about my life – work, kids, cancer – all with a nugget of realism and a little twinge of hope. Enjoy!
Playfully True: Notes from a Not-So-Graceful Life 