Melania Joy Murphy is a freelance writer specializing in a wide range of topics from parenting to married name choices to life after 50. Her book, Bound by Love, Not Tradition, will be released later this year. She’s written for a variety of publications including Today, HuffPost, Ms Magazine, Business Insider, Next Avenue, Betches, and more.
                            
                            
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Half-fish, half-woman, here's how I found restoration and peace.
        
        
        
            
    , August 28, 2025
                
        
            4 Min Read