Welcome to My Heart and Soul

Welcome to Midnight Musings by Mary—a quiet corner of the internet where soul meets silence, and emotion takes the form of ink on paper.

For as long as I can remember, I’ve struggled to articulate my most personal thoughts and feelings out loud. But give me a pen, and suddenly, the floodgates open. On the page, I find clarity. In poetry, I find my voice.

This space is my sanctuary—a collection of poems, reflections, and late-night thoughts that offer a glimpse into the inner world I rarely show. These writings are raw, honest, and deeply personal. They are windows to my soul and invitations for connection.

Whether you’re here to feel, reflect, or simply sit with your own musings for a moment, I hope you find something that resonates.

Thank you for reading. Thank you for witnessing.

— Mary

How Midnight Musings Came to Be

I grew up in a chaotic and often unsupportive home, where I was frequently left to navigate life on my own. As a child and teenager, I was bullied and tormented—experiences that left me feeling isolated, invisible, and deeply alone. But even in the midst of that darkness, there were glimmers of hope. I was fortunate to have a few remarkable teachers who saw something in me and encouraged me to write. Writing became my safe haven—a place where I could give voice to feelings I couldn’t speak out loud.

Throughout my youth and into high school, I poured my heart into journals, notebooks, and scraps of paper, building a quiet library of my inner world. But life has a way of shifting priorities. I became a stay-at-home mom to five amazing children, and for years, every ounce of my energy went into raising them, managing a household, and showing up for others. Writing—my old friend—became a luxury I couldn’t justify.

In recent years, life has grown more complicated. My children are older now, I run a small business, and I’ve faced several health struggles. One sleepless night, as I wrestled with worry and frustration, I picked up a pen again—and something inside me cracked wide open. The words poured out, raw and real. It felt like coming home.

That moment reminded me: this isn’t just something I do. It’s a part of who I am. Midnight Musings was born from that realization—a space for my poetry, thoughts, and reflections. It’s a deeply personal corner of the world where I can connect, express, and just be.

More about me Personally

Hi, I’m Mary—writer, mama, wife, small business owner, football fanatic, and lover of all things pink.

I’m a proud mom to five incredible kids—four fierce, beautiful girls and one kind-hearted, amazing son. I’m also a dog mom to four pups who fill our home with chaos and cuddles. My partner in life (and mischief) is my husband Ed, my best friend and biggest cheerleader. He’s the one who gently nudged me to start this blog and reclaim a piece of myself I’d tucked away.

By day, I’m running a business. By night, I’m pouring my heart onto the page. I write because it’s how I’ve always made sense of the world—and because sometimes, the quietest voice on paper speaks the loudest truth.

Thank you for being here. Thank you for seeing me.