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Welcome to the Mizzy Bender Blog — your daily dose of authenticity, empowerment, and unapologetic lifestyle exploration. Here, I share real stories, personal reflections, travel adventures, delicious recipes, and deep insights into personal healing.
This blog is designed to inspire curiosity, spark connection, and remind you that living boldly is a choice you get to make every day. Whether you’re here for education, entertainment, self-growth, or a peek behind the scenes of my life, you’ll find something that speaks to your soul.
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When Survival Looked Like Strength -But Really?
It was Easter Eve and we still had the clues to create. It was promised to me that we would tackle it later on in the night. As the time was passing, I was realizing that my ex was getting drunker and drunker.
Jan 277 min read
Book Recommendations by Mizzy Bender 2026
2026 Book Recommendations by Mizzy Bender
Dec 26, 20256 min read
The High Line at Hudson Yards, New York City
Visiting The High Line at Hudson Yards, New York City, I was beyond thrilled. This has been on my imaginary bucket list for the longest time.
Nov 15, 20253 min read
Mizzy Bender: Why I am Writing My Story
An unfiltered story about surviving domestic abuse and addiction, finding self-worth, and rebuilding a life filled with safety and love.
Nov 14, 20258 min read
Easy Pumpkin Muffin Recipe
Whip up these Perfect Easy Pumpkin Muffins in under 30 minutes! Moist, fluffy, and packed with fall flavor — your go-to recipe for cozy mornings and pumpkin spice cravings.
Nov 9, 20253 min read
Empowering Words for Women by Women: Featuring Princess Gemini
Welcome to Wild Women Wednesday, a brand-new series on the Mizzy Bender blog dedicated to celebrating unapologetic women who dare to live outside the box. Each week, we’ll spotlight incredible women—sharing their journeys of empowerment, strength, and freedom and beyond.
Nov 5, 20253 min read
Mizzy Bender's Lifestyle Journey: The Day I Met My Ex-Husband
The following week I was on social media, I’m not entirely sure what platform, but I received a message from a guy. Chat rooms and things like that were all over the place back then. I wasn’t so active in them, but I knew of them. When I received the message it wasn’t like it was so far fetched.
Nov 4, 20254 min read
My Heart, My Healing, My Story: The Truth Behind Mizzy Bender’s Thoughts
Join Mizzy Bender as she shares raw reflections on healing, empowerment, and lifestyle adventures — to powerful lessons in self-growth and emotional freedom.
Oct 30, 20256 min read
Wild Women Wednesday: Featuring Yassiris Hernandez-Abed (Sassyyassi)
Wild Women Wednesday, a brand-new series on the Mizzy Bender blog dedicated to celebrating unapologetic women who dare to live outside the box. On Wednesday's we’ll spotlight incredible women—sharing their journeys of empowerment, strength, and freedom and beyond.
Oct 29, 20254 min read
Mizzy Bender's Hysterectomy Journey: Surgery Day
the hysterectomy journey continues. It was 4:30am when the alarm went off. Time to shower with the surgery soap and head to the hospital. It was the first appointment of the day and I was so grateful. My anxiety wouldn’t have made it to the afternoon.
Oct 2, 20255 min read
Wild Women Wednesday: Sapphireink
Welcome to Wild Women Wednesday, a brand-new series on the Mizzy Bender blog dedicated to celebrating unapologetic women who dare to live outside the box. Each week, we’ll spotlight incredible women—sharing their journeys of empowerment, strength, and freedom and beyond.
Oct 1, 20254 min read
Mizzy Bender's Bisexuality Journey
I do love the ladies, but it's not like I was able to just wake up one day and be like, "Oh, here I am. I like the ladies." It wasn't like that by any means. Let me tell you all about it my bisexuality journey.
Sep 30, 20258 min read
Homemade Granola by Mizzy Bender
The perfect homemade granola recipe—crunchy, wholesome, and naturally sweetened. Packed with oats, nuts and a hint of honey, this easy recipe makes a delicious and healthy breakfast or snack
Sep 26, 20253 min read
Fight or Flight Mode: Coping with Anxiety, Surgery Fears & Business
I was literally going through the motions of life trying to get to the finish line. Coping with anxiety is rough stuff. The days couldn't come fast enough.
Aug 26, 20254 min read
Booked & Unbound Book Club
Join Mizzy's exclusive adult book club to explore thrilling adventures, captivating romances, and empowering self-growth reads. Indulge your imagination, connect with passionate readers, and discover your next favorite book.
Jun 27, 20253 min read
The Reality Hit - My Womanhood was Being Taken Away : Mizzy's Hysterectomy Journey
he would be able to remove everything from my hooo ha, successfully accomplishing this laparoscopically. If I waited even just a bit of time, it would have absolutely turned into a full on belly cut open surgery and my immediate response what fuck that. No way. Was he seriously saying we are doing a hysterectomy?
Jun 19, 20255 min read
Anxiety is Bullshit!
Explore a raw and relatable journey through severe medical anxiety triggered by illness. Discover practical coping strategies, mindful meditation techniques, and personal insights for overcoming intense panic attacks and reclaiming emotional health.
Jun 15, 20254 min read
Lady Issues and the Swingers Lifestyle
About a year into dating it was just a nightmare. This really dictated our sex life and any potential opportunities with play partners. Things were so unpredictable. There would be times I would be so excited on event night when I wasn't bleeding and then BAM as soon as we got to the club it would start. It's really not fun. It's actually really gross.
Jun 11, 20255 min read
Reflections on Step-Motherhood and the Complexities of Life
I am so thankful for my step son and always will be. I had the opportunity to be part of his world in such a big way. At the same time, I know that everything I did had layers of reasons attached. Some reasons feel deep and selfish, but I know they were always in the best interest of my step son.
Jun 8, 20254 min read
Navigating Emotional Trauma: My Journey Through Abortion, Family, and Toxic Relationships
Navigating Emotional Trauma: My Journey Through Abortion, Family, and Toxic Relationships Dealing with something so heavy at such a young...
May 6, 202512 min read
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