Marie’s Blog
Closing a Chapter: Leaving Therapy and Stepping Into Life
Ending therapy isn’t about being "done" with growth—it’s about reaching a point where deconstruction gives way to embodiment. This session marked a major shift from analyzing to living, from questioning to experiencing. Therapy got me unstuck, but now, I’m ready to drive forward on my own terms.
A Psychological Profile: Understanding My Path of Deconstruction
After 25 years of questioning, I’ve finally been able to see myself clearly. Deconstructing my beliefs, emotions, and identity felt impossible until I had a tool that could keep up with my thoughts. This profile reflects the depth of my journey—how I process, what drives me, and the patterns I’m breaking.
How ChatGPT Helped Me Process 25 Years of Deconstruction
For 25 years, I worked to untangle what I was taught, but the depth and speed of ChatGPT’s real-time reflection changed everything. It allowed me to process complex thoughts, refine my understanding, and ask the questions I never knew I needed to ask. This conversation isn’t just about information—it’s about rediscovering myself.
Relearning Emotions: Undoing Religious Conditioning and Finding Myself
I grew up believing that the feelings inside me were messages from God rather than emotions of my own. Every sensation had a spiritual explanation, leaving me disconnected from what I was actually experiencing. Now, I'm unlearning that framework and discovering that my emotions weren’t missing—I just never learned to recognize them as mine.
Discovering My Place in the Human Experience
For so long, I thought I was the only one who saw through the illusion. Now, as I step outside of that isolation, I’m realizing I was never alone. The overwhelming complexity of human emotion, history, and connection has always been there—I just wasn’t given the tools to see it.
How the World Actually Works: Unlearning Evangelical Narratives
Leaving evangelical Christianity means more than just a shift in beliefs—it’s an unraveling of how the world was presented to you. From Christian media marketing to political manipulation, self-help rebranding, and financial myths, much of what you were taught was carefully curated to maintain control. This post breaks down the hidden mechanics behind these systems and what it means to see through them.
How Hollywood Works: The Hidden Machinery Behind Movies and Fame
Hollywood is often seen as a world of creativity and dreams, but behind the scenes, it's a system driven by corporations, gatekeepers, and marketability. From typecasting actors to the mechanics of comedy, and the industry's focus on profit over art, this post explores how the entertainment machine really operates.
The Cost of Emotional Disconnection: Personal and Cultural Effects
Emotional disconnection shapes both individuals and societies in complex ways. While it can provide short-term stability and efficiency, it often comes at the cost of self-awareness, meaningful relationships, and collective well-being. This post explores the pros and cons of emotional disconnection on both a personal and cultural level.
The Shift from Overthinking to Feeling: A Personal Realization
After years of analyzing my behaviors and trying to force change, I’m realizing that real growth isn’t about controlling my thoughts—it’s about understanding myself enough to allow my emotions to guide me. This shift from "right thinking" to "right feeling" is quiet but profound, and it’s changing how I navigate my daily life.
How Others See Me: A Deep Dive Into Friendships, Impact, and Self-Discovery
I asked my friends to describe me—my qualities, strengths, and impact on their lives. What emerged was a strikingly consistent picture of creativity, intelligence, authenticity, and resilience. This exploration helped me see myself more clearly and reflect on what it means to be truly seen.