The courage to begin again
Letting go of who we thought we should be, asking for help, and taking the next small step with the understanding we have today.
A DEBUT MEMOIR BY MARIANNE SAVARESE
We are all
still becoming.
A story of finding hope, making peace with the life we have, and discovering the courage to begin again.
Faith. Grace. One small step at a time.
THERE IS ALWAYS A WAY TO BEGIN AGAIN.
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For anyone whose life has unfolded differently than they imagined.
You are welcome here.
A MEMOIR
Still
Becoming
Becoming
FINDING MY WAY HOME
MARIANNE SAVARESE
THE FORTHCOMING DEBUT
Still Becoming
Finding My Way Home
What happens when the life we live looks very different from the one we imagined?
In her debut memoir, Marianne Savarese reflects on years of living with bulimia, anxiety, and panic, and on the love, faith, and patient support that have helped her find her way toward a more compassionate life.
Through ordinary moments and hard-won understanding, she explores asking for help, accepting our limits, discovering gratitude, and finding meaning in small acts of care. Her story offers companionship to anyone learning how to keep going.
In development · Publication details to follow
Explore the heart of the book →A NOTE FROM MARIANNE
“I hope that someone who is struggling might recognize a little of themselves in these pages.”
Marianne Savarese
MEET THE AUTHOR
A life of learning.
A heart for
helping others.
I am a daughter, a sister, a friend, a woman of faith—and someone who is still learning to begin again.
I grew up in Boxford, Massachusetts, in a family that taught me the importance of kindness, faith, and responsibility. My path took me from a love of tennis and academic ambition to years of illness, treatment, and learning to accept help.
Along the way, I earned my degree in accounting from Fairfield University and built a career I loved. When my health eventually made working impossible, I began a difficult and deeply personal journey toward a broader understanding of what makes a life worthwhile.
Today, my Catholic faith, the love of family and friends, prayer, Pilates, and time in nature help sustain me. Anxiety is still part of my life. So are laughter, gratitude, and opportunities to care for others.
I share my story in the hope that someone else might feel less alone, recognize their worth, or find the courage to ask for help.
A little more about my journey +
My education began at the College of the Holy Cross and continued at Fairfield University, where I completed a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. My working life included roles in accounting and financial analysis, and the friendships I made remain among its greatest gifts.
Returning to the Catholic Church opened a new chapter in my relationship with God. Stephen Ministry has also become a meaningful part of my life, deepening my appreciation for listening, compassionate presence, and walking alongside others.
My years as a Pilates practitioner have taught me to value gentle attention, steady practice, and the relationship between movement and wellbeing. These experiences also inform my wellness work through Mirielle.
THE HEART OF THE STORY
Small things.
Deep meaning.
These are the threads woven through Still Becoming—and the everyday practices I keep returning to.
Faith in ordinary moments
Finding comfort in prayer, discovering God's love, and learning to listen in the quiet—even when the way ahead is uncertain.
The gift of presence
Being heard without judgment. Receiving kindness. Learning that a small act of care can mean more than we ever know.
Gratitude for the simple things
A sunrise over the water. A walk outside. A conversation with someone we love. Noticing the goodness already here.
Pause.Breathe.
Be here.
BEYOND THE PAGE
A more mindful
way of living.
Mirielle Institute for Mindful Living
Writing and wellness meet in the same place for me: learning to care for the life we have, one day at a time.
At my wellness website, miriellemethod.com, I share a companion to this journey, drawing on my years of experience as a Pilates practitioner and Stephen Minister. Movement, stillness, and compassionate presence are practices I continue to learn from.
Explore Mirielle ↗Visit my wellness websiteTHANK YOU FOR BEING HERE
There is meaning in your story.
Even as it is still unfolding.
I look forward to sharing more about Still Becoming
as its journey toward publication continues.