Tea, Tears & Triumphs

_{Midlife wasn’t what I expected — and I’m fairly sure I’m not alone.}

_{Tea, Tears and Triumphs is a space for women in their 40s and beyond who are quietly questioning everything they were told about how life should look by now. It’s for those of us who are tired of nodding along, tired of keeping up appearances, and tired of wondering if we’re the only ones still trying to figure it all out.}

_{Here, there are no life hacks, no morning routines, no glowing reinvention arcs. Just honest writing about the messy, emotional, quietly radical reality of midlife: the friendships that fade, the weight that won’t, the rage, the silence, the exhaustion, the unexpected clarity, and the occasional moment of triumph.}

_{This isn’t a community or a club. It’s a corner of the internet where you’re allowed to say:}

_{I’m not fine, actually, and not feel like you have to follow it up with a silver lining.}

_{Tea helps. So does honesty.}

Fortnightly Blog

^{Every two weeks, you’ll find a new post here, reflections, observations, rants, and tiny rebellions. Sometimes funny. Sometimes raw. Always honest. You can subscribe for reminders (no spam, no selling, no inspiration quotes).}

Instagram

^{For smaller thoughts, quiet frustrations, and the kind of everyday midlife weirdness that deserves its own moment, come and find me over on Instagram:}^{@teatearsandtriumphs}

^{Follow if you’re over 40 and suspicious that life was slightly oversold.}

You won’t find photos of me here. Not because I’m hiding, but because this isn’t about polished images or personal branding. It’s about saying the things that don’t usually get said, and doing it in a way that feels real.

I’m a woman in her 40s, living a quiet life with a noisy mind. I’m autistic, perimenopausal, mostly introverted, deeply feminist, and have a low tolerance for small talk, group chats, and societal nonsense.

I’m not a glowing example of how to 'do' midlife well. I’m someone who spent years being agreeable(ish), and felt myself quietly disappearing. Now, I write the things I need to hear. And if they land with you, you’re very welcome here.

^{_{There are no pop-ups begging for your email, no sliders showing off stock photos, and absolutely zero widgets vying for your attention.}}

^{_{It’s just me, the blog, and a link to instagram, because you came here for honest words, not website gimmicks.}}

^{_{Consider this the digital equivalent of a strong cuppa: no frills, no fuss, just what you need.}}

Why I Started Tea, Tears & Triumphs

I started Tea, Tears and Triumphs because some things need to be said. Some things deserve to be said. And quite frankly, I wasn’t seeing anything that felt like it was written for me. Not someone lik... ...more

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