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Mariella M.

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It’s Great to Be Here Under a Pen Name

Thoughts on the power of words

Mar 11, 2022

It’s Great to Be Here Under a Pen Name

Mar 11, 2022

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The Memoirist

My Ex Didn’t Tell Our Kids Their Grandpa Died

It’s been months, but my ex still hasn’t said a word.

Jan 10

A granddaughter gently touches her grandfather’s cheek. The grandfather is wearing a striped shirt. The little girl has on a sleeveless top and is holding a yellow mug.

Jan 10

Published in
Black Bear

My Disability Rejection Made Me Realize Something Important

It was never about the money — I just wanted validation

Jan 8

A middle-aged woman with light brown hair is standing by mailboxes and looking at her mail

Jan 8

Published in
The Memoirist

My Ex’s Wife is Pregnant Again, and I’m a Mess

And no, I don’t miss him

Aug 5, 2024

A beautiful dark-haired pregnant woman with burgundy lipstick is dressed all in black. She sits on a stack of barrels.

Aug 5, 2024

Published in
The Memoirist

The Year My Ex Got a Restraining Order for Christmas

’Tis the season for toxic relationships

Feb 12, 2024

A smiling woman and a smiling man hold a present and gaze into each other’s eyes while standing beside a decorated Christmas tree

Feb 12, 2024

I Hate Myself for Having an Abortion

But I won’t pressure you not to have one

Mar 30, 2023

A pregnant woman lays on an exam table during an ultrasound

Mar 30, 2023

Published in
Age of Empathy

My Former Therapist Won’t Leave Me Alone

And I feel guilty for being annoyed with her

Oct 5, 2022

A frustrated woman holds a phone in her hand

Oct 5, 2022

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ILLUMINATION

My Ex’s Mom Threw Him a Baby Shower — I Wasn’t Invited

In case you were wondering, yes, I was pregnant with his child

Mar 15, 2022

My Ex’s Mom Threw Him a Baby Shower — I Wasn’t Invited

Mar 15, 2022

100 Followers, Here I Come!

I look forward to connecting with you all

Mar 12, 2022

100 Followers, Here I Come!

Mar 12, 2022

When Did Medium Membership Become $10 a Month?

I only pay $5 a month on my other Medium account

Mar 12, 2022

When Did Medium Membership Become $10 a Month?

Mar 12, 2022

Mariella M.

Mariella M.

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Busy mom who writes about many topics, including health, parenting, and life’s adventures.

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