Black or Grey? The DMV Made Me Pick a Side
A trip to the DMV is never high on anyone’s list of fun ways to spend the day, but I didn’t expect mine to turn into a full-blown identity crisis. All it took was one unexpected question: “Black or grey?”
Love, Evolved: The Seasons of Marriage and What Endures
We were just 19 when we got married — full of stubborn dreams and wild hope. Thirty-one years later, love looks different. Softer. Sacred. This is a reflection on how marriage evolves through the hardest and holiest seasons, and why I’d still choose him all over again.
Officially Submitting My Application to the East Texas Branch of the WDNC Club
Today, I’m officially submitting my application to the East Texas Branch of the WDNC Club — founded by the one and only @justbeingmelani. Because we’re not done growing, glowing, or giving a damn — we’ve just refined what we give a damn about.
Dear Younger Me
A raw and honest letter to my younger self — not a list of regrets, but a love note to the girl who made this version of me possible.
What I Thought Turning 50 Would Be Like…And What It Actually Was
Turning 50 wasn’t what I expected — it was better. Here’s what surprised me, what I let go of, and why I’m more at peace than ever.
Welcome to Midlife in Mabank!
The Road to Midlife
Not long ago, I was out driving, just me, the road, and the wide-open East Texas sky, when it hit me: midlife isn’t a pause or a detour. It’s the road itself. And around every curve, the view gets a little richer.
Who I Am
I’m Brandy. I’m 50. I’m a respiratory therapist, wife, mom, and Nana; all rolled into one real woman figuring it out as I go. I live in a small town with a big heart and even bigger stories to tell.
Why This Space Exists
This space was born from those stories: the messy, beautiful, surprising ones that show up when the kids are grown, the mirror tells the truth, and the world starts asking, “Now what?”
What You’ll Find Here
At Midlife in Mabank, we don’t fight aging. We honor it. We laugh at the absurd stuff. We talk about the hard things. And we hold space for each other through every season, even the sweaty, hormonal, middle-of-the-night ones.
Here, you’ll find:
Honest reflections
Wellness that makes sense
Encouragement that doesn’t feel cheesy
A community of women who know midlife isn’t about fading out; it’s about finally showing up
Come Sit With Me
So pour a cup, get comfortable, and stay awhile. We’ve got plenty to talk about. 💙