Welcome to a soulful blend of reflections, real talk, and cultural musings from a Gen-X perspective. A Gen Xer (Generation X) refers to an individual people born roughly between 1965 and 1980.
Often called the “middle child” of generations, Gen Xers grew up in a world that shifted from rotary phones to smartphones, from mixtapes to streaming. They’re known for their independence, resourcefulness, and a healthy dose of skepticism — shaped by latchkey childhoods, analog adolescence, and digital adulthood.
Sandwiched between Baby Boomers and Millennials, Gen Xers value authenticity, work-life balance, and are quietly leading revolutions in reinvention, resilience, and redefining what midlife looks like.
Join Maya Writes as she explores nostalgia, reinvention, identity, and meaning — one post at a time. This blog dives into the complexities of midlife and modern womanhood: navigating career transitions, re-entering the workforce after a break, surviving the emotional tug-of-war of the sandwiched generation, and untangling the mess and magic of family life. Whether you’re seeking wisdom with wit, solidarity in your struggles, or simply a quiet corner to feel seen — this space was made for you.
This is an interactive space – I welcome your feedback, thoughts, and ideas for topics you would like to see blogged about and discussed. See you here soon… and often!