What an amazing year you have had! It has been a pleasure to witness even a bit of your journey. Molly, you continue to inspire me by you being even *more* yourself as time and your journey goes on. I think this is the greatest gift we give not only to ourselves but to others.
I was an early and eager reader of MORE last year. I think I devoured it in a matter of hours. You told a story that I somewhat lived as a was in an open marriage for a brief time about ten years ago. It was an incredible, heady time. I learned and grew so much. That was one of the big takeaways and aspects of your story I admired and enjoyed: you shared so much of how opening your marriage with Stew helped *you* grow more into YOU. I loved this arc of your story and I love reading your updates.
I hope one day to be as brave and badass as you and share more of my stories so that I too can experience the freedom you have now. Bravo, keep going.
I am a fellow anxiety and panic attack sufferer. I joke that I have had anxiety since before it was "cool." Ha. I too have been on and then weaned myself off anxiety meds (mine was xanax) without telling my doc. I went ridiculously slow and knew the basics. I was safe. I was off xanax completely for 9 blissful months and then suffered a bout of Bell's Palsy and found myself back on them. I hope to wean back down after some life stressors are behind me. My doc wants me to go on Lexapro and I REALLY do not want to. I know these meds are life saving for many but I just prefer not to be on them. I admire the hell out of anyone who can manage big anxiety without big pharma. I'd love to hear more about your anxiety and your journey both with and without meds. And yes, tell us more about mushrooms. I am here for it.
What a lovely note. So sorry about your Bell's Paulzy. I had it years ago and it got into my right eye. Recovered.
I sure agree about not taking anti anxiety drugs. They dull everything and for me ruined my libedo. It's so much better to solve these things with diet, meditation, etc.
Yes, Molly's book was great. I think in its best form, poly relationships empower women and that is wonderful.
Thank you for your kind words. I too fully recovered from my Bell’s Palsy. Mine was in my face-so I felt numb and paralyzed for about 3 weeks. I’m grateful for a full recovery as I know that’s not the case for all.
I agree. Polyamory or open marriages can be-and often are-empowering for women. My experience is that, like divorces, it is usually the woman in the marriage initiating them.
Although I share some overlap, my open marriage story is very different from Molly’s. Mainly in that my husband (now ex-husband) & his partner fell in love. His gf left her marriage in hopes that mine would leave ours-a 30 year long marriage.
He didn’t leave then, but I knew he was in love and wanted to. So so painful. That, plus other factors, eventually took its toll. Our marriage never recovered.
Thank you. It took months for the effects to fade. That part of my face is still a bit affected years later. I am so sorry about the end of your marriage. Perhaps it was OK for you. I was married 3 times. I am still in love with my first wife (we had an open marriage) but we both realized we were better friends than lovers. I am still in regular touch with both my other wives and many former lovers. From my perspective, that has been immensely positive for us all. Now I live each day feeling so blessed and honored that I have known so many wonderful people, especially smart, strong women. Take care of yourself!
I enjoyed the update. I prescribed SSRIs but do not have the experience of having used them for a prolonged period of time. We are fortunate to have some central nervous system meds which help some people but our ability to fix or improve brain dysfunction is still pretty primitive. Best of luck on managing the anxiety.
I love this! I hope you write about that week you went to zero with your parents! I'd read the shit out of that. I too have been asked to pitch and then rejected. I didn't enjoy that experience. Can't wait to see what you do next! Happy One year anniversary!!!
One of the highlights of this past difficult year for me has been meeting you my dear. Thanks for sharing your words, and your writing wisdom with me. :)
It most certainly is. I have been poly most of my life. I'm now near 80 and am enjoying 2 wonderful relationships with two partners. One has been a partner off and on for over 50 years! Poly relationships can literally last a lifetime. The down side is that we are all near the end of our lives and thus treasure our times together very deeply. Each day (and night!) Is a gift. Good luck as you continue your life well in spite of being in the limelight.
What an amazing year you have had! It has been a pleasure to witness even a bit of your journey. Molly, you continue to inspire me by you being even *more* yourself as time and your journey goes on. I think this is the greatest gift we give not only to ourselves but to others.
I was an early and eager reader of MORE last year. I think I devoured it in a matter of hours. You told a story that I somewhat lived as a was in an open marriage for a brief time about ten years ago. It was an incredible, heady time. I learned and grew so much. That was one of the big takeaways and aspects of your story I admired and enjoyed: you shared so much of how opening your marriage with Stew helped *you* grow more into YOU. I loved this arc of your story and I love reading your updates.
I hope one day to be as brave and badass as you and share more of my stories so that I too can experience the freedom you have now. Bravo, keep going.
I am a fellow anxiety and panic attack sufferer. I joke that I have had anxiety since before it was "cool." Ha. I too have been on and then weaned myself off anxiety meds (mine was xanax) without telling my doc. I went ridiculously slow and knew the basics. I was safe. I was off xanax completely for 9 blissful months and then suffered a bout of Bell's Palsy and found myself back on them. I hope to wean back down after some life stressors are behind me. My doc wants me to go on Lexapro and I REALLY do not want to. I know these meds are life saving for many but I just prefer not to be on them. I admire the hell out of anyone who can manage big anxiety without big pharma. I'd love to hear more about your anxiety and your journey both with and without meds. And yes, tell us more about mushrooms. I am here for it.
What a lovely note. So sorry about your Bell's Paulzy. I had it years ago and it got into my right eye. Recovered.
I sure agree about not taking anti anxiety drugs. They dull everything and for me ruined my libedo. It's so much better to solve these things with diet, meditation, etc.
Yes, Molly's book was great. I think in its best form, poly relationships empower women and that is wonderful.
Thank you for your kind words. I too fully recovered from my Bell’s Palsy. Mine was in my face-so I felt numb and paralyzed for about 3 weeks. I’m grateful for a full recovery as I know that’s not the case for all.
I agree. Polyamory or open marriages can be-and often are-empowering for women. My experience is that, like divorces, it is usually the woman in the marriage initiating them.
Although I share some overlap, my open marriage story is very different from Molly’s. Mainly in that my husband (now ex-husband) & his partner fell in love. His gf left her marriage in hopes that mine would leave ours-a 30 year long marriage.
He didn’t leave then, but I knew he was in love and wanted to. So so painful. That, plus other factors, eventually took its toll. Our marriage never recovered.
Thank you. It took months for the effects to fade. That part of my face is still a bit affected years later. I am so sorry about the end of your marriage. Perhaps it was OK for you. I was married 3 times. I am still in love with my first wife (we had an open marriage) but we both realized we were better friends than lovers. I am still in regular touch with both my other wives and many former lovers. From my perspective, that has been immensely positive for us all. Now I live each day feeling so blessed and honored that I have known so many wonderful people, especially smart, strong women. Take care of yourself!
So happy for you in reading this post. Huge congratulations again! 🥳
Love hearing this update from you! Sounds like it’s been an incredible 2024 and so excited for everything coming your way in 2025
Go Molly! We love your warmth, openness, and big heart!
I enjoyed the update. I prescribed SSRIs but do not have the experience of having used them for a prolonged period of time. We are fortunate to have some central nervous system meds which help some people but our ability to fix or improve brain dysfunction is still pretty primitive. Best of luck on managing the anxiety.
This is all so wonderful! So proud of and happy for you, Molly!
Thank you, Heather!
Wow congratulations on all fronts! Well done! I am new to your blog but keep it up!
Thank you, Kat! And welcome!
I love this! I hope you write about that week you went to zero with your parents! I'd read the shit out of that. I too have been asked to pitch and then rejected. I didn't enjoy that experience. Can't wait to see what you do next! Happy One year anniversary!!!
Haha! Thanks, Christie. That's not a bad idea -- if I can tolerate remembering that week, I'll definitely write about it!
Go go go!
One of the highlights of this past difficult year for me has been meeting you my dear. Thanks for sharing your words, and your writing wisdom with me. :)
Thank you Molly! You have helped those of us who are poly very much by bringing us into somewhat the mainstream
It's a group effort, John. Thanks for reading!
It most certainly is. I have been poly most of my life. I'm now near 80 and am enjoying 2 wonderful relationships with two partners. One has been a partner off and on for over 50 years! Poly relationships can literally last a lifetime. The down side is that we are all near the end of our lives and thus treasure our times together very deeply. Each day (and night!) Is a gift. Good luck as you continue your life well in spite of being in the limelight.