Hi, I’m Amanda, but around here, you’ll come to know me as Marilyn. The beautiful thing about life, here with ModernlyMarilyn, is getting to build more than one version of ourselves.
I’m a mom first, always, – of two beautiful girls and their two little brothers – but I was also a neglected child, an abused wife, and at one point, an alcoholic, with no tools to navigate life, and because of it, I lost everything.
I now carry a PTSD diagnosis, and a record.
Hitting rock bottom forced me to realize I wanted more, I was capable of more. More creativity, more freedom, more meaning in the middle of everyday chaos. Or even in the quiet moments of nothingness. My goal now: to help others make meaning and joy out of their days, and stay reflective and humble throughout .
ModernlyMarilyn is where I explore that.
It came from rebuilding, something we all may need, have needed or currently need. I also shunned cooking at first, but came to love it. And who doesn’t need parenting tips or stories from others so we can feel less alone when ours are outrageous.
My goal is to help others create meaning and find joy in their days, while staying honest and reflective, about ourselves.
Because life, its about living honestly and learning yourself as you go, mistakes, chaos and all. If any part of this speaks to you please do not hesitate to reach out or follow along!
