The Lost Self and the Disappearance of Desire

The Lost Self and the Disappearance of Desire

The Lost Self and the Disappearance of DesireTamsin Acheson
Published on: 05/01/2026

When desire fades in midlife, it’s rarely about sex or love. This article explores how identity loss shows up erotically, and why desire returns when the self does.

Self
Midlife Health and the Quit Point: When Effort Stops Making Sense

Midlife Health and the Quit Point: When Effort Stops Making Sense

Midlife Health and the Quit Point: When Effort Stops Making SenseTamsin Acheson
Published on: 30/12/2025

A personal midlife health blog on the quit point, self-trust, and why reassessment matters more than motivation when effort stops making sense.

Health
The Cost of Convenience and the Return to Presence

The Cost of Convenience and the Return to Presence

The Cost of Convenience and the Return to PresenceTamsin Acheson
Published on: 22/12/2025

Modern life is easier than ever, yet midlife feels tighter, noisier, and less free. A reflective essay on convenience, attention, and presence.

Lifestyle
Midlife Career Shift: When Ambition Stops Working and Legacy Starts Whispering

Midlife Career Shift: When Ambition Stops Working and Legacy Starts Whispering

Midlife Career Shift: When Ambition Stops Working and Legacy Starts WhisperingTamsin Acheson
Published on: 15/12/2025

A thoughtful exploration of the midlife career shift, when ambition loses its pull, competence feels narrow, and legacy begins to guide what work means next.

Work