Alison Lumbatis

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Identity

4 essays on identity.

Alison Lumbatis in a warrior yoga pose on a purple mat in a sunlit bedroom, wearing a gray sports bra and black leggings.
Rediscovering Me

9 Things I Didn't Realize Were Signs I Was Entering a New Chapter of Life

The quiet, sneaky signs of a life shift - and the softer, slower, more honest chapter waiting on the other side.

July 27, 2026

Alison Lumbatis sitting on a wooden bench beneath blooming yellow flowers, wearing a striped knit top and wide-leg jeans.
Rediscovering Me

I Didn't Expect to Grieve These Things in Menopause

On the quiet grief of menopause  - the body, face, and routines I didn't expect to miss. How I'm learning to hold grief and gratitude at the same time.

July 17, 2026

A woman's feet in sandals resting on a porch coffee table, with a sunny backyard and comfortable outdoor furniture in the background.
Rediscovering Me

I Don't Want a Bigger Life Anymore. I Want One That Fits Me.

On letting go of bigger and settling in to the sweetness of a life that actually fits.

July 15, 2026

alison lumbatis posing
Rediscovering Me

Full Circle

Welcome to my new home! On coming back to writing, full circle moments, and the question of finding purpose in midlife.

July 15, 2026

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