Niki Marie
@messworthmaking.bsky.social
Writer, artist, dog mom, chronic illness gladiator. Life's messy- but always a mess with making ✨️ I share about it all in a new Substack drop every Thursday.
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1 yr ago today I was in 🏥, having 85% of my stomach removed for cancer. It feels like both yday & forever ago. This yr brought hard days, healing, change, & so much ❤️. Cancer picked the wrong body, I’m still here. Feels like yday, feels like forever. Either way: I won. 💙 #cancerdidntwin #fuckcancer🎀
October 1, 2025 at 11:39 PM
1 yr ago today I was in 🏥, having 85% of my stomach removed for cancer. It feels like both yday & forever ago. This yr brought hard days, healing, change, & so much ❤️. Cancer picked the wrong body, I’m still here. Feels like yday, feels like forever. Either way: I won. 💙 #cancerdidntwin #fuckcancer🎀
From Joan Jett to Bon Jovi, neon lights to punk walls—long live rock, and long live nights like this. 🎶✨ #RockAndRollForever #RockHall #LongLiveRock #HallOfFameVibes #RockAndRollSpirit #NeonNights #PunkNotDead #MusicHistory #RockLegends #ClevelandRocks #ConcertSoul #GuitarHeroes #RockVibes
September 26, 2025 at 8:56 PM
From Joan Jett to Bon Jovi, neon lights to punk walls—long live rock, and long live nights like this. 🎶✨ #RockAndRollForever #RockHall #LongLiveRock #HallOfFameVibes #RockAndRollSpirit #NeonNights #PunkNotDead #MusicHistory #RockLegends #ClevelandRocks #ConcertSoul #GuitarHeroes #RockVibes
Spent the day in hospital for a minor procedure. Good days ahead! #HospitalDay #MinorProcedure #HealingJourney #ChronicButComic #OneStepCloser #HospitalLife #PatientPerspective
September 26, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Spent the day in hospital for a minor procedure. Good days ahead! #HospitalDay #MinorProcedure #HealingJourney #ChronicButComic #OneStepCloser #HospitalLife #PatientPerspective
Ah yes, the twice-a-decade invite to the world’s worst tea party—the cleanse that nobody asked for.
#liquiddietlife #ChronicComedy #PrepProblems #ElectrolyteAdventure #ThisIsNotSelfCare #adulting
#liquiddietlife #ChronicComedy #PrepProblems #ElectrolyteAdventure #ThisIsNotSelfCare #adulting
September 24, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Ah yes, the twice-a-decade invite to the world’s worst tea party—the cleanse that nobody asked for.
#liquiddietlife #ChronicComedy #PrepProblems #ElectrolyteAdventure #ThisIsNotSelfCare #adulting
#liquiddietlife #ChronicComedy #PrepProblems #ElectrolyteAdventure #ThisIsNotSelfCare #adulting
The smoke detector batteries died, causing a beep. The dogs each starred in their own blockbuster. Want to guess which one took the horror role, which one did the drama, and which one went rom-com? #DogDrama #FurryFilmFest #Pawpocalypse #ChronicComedy #DogMomLife #FourLeggedCast
September 21, 2025 at 9:25 PM
The smoke detector batteries died, causing a beep. The dogs each starred in their own blockbuster. Want to guess which one took the horror role, which one did the drama, and which one went rom-com? #DogDrama #FurryFilmFest #Pawpocalypse #ChronicComedy #DogMomLife #FourLeggedCast
Picasso had Paris, I have this side of the room. #ArtistCorner #CreativeSpace #StudioVibes #ArtEverywhere #WorkInProgress #ArtsyLife #CreateEveryday #ArtisticChaos
September 20, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Picasso had Paris, I have this side of the room. #ArtistCorner #CreativeSpace #StudioVibes #ArtEverywhere #WorkInProgress #ArtsyLife #CreateEveryday #ArtisticChaos
I could get up... but then who would keep the bed warm? #DogWisdom #FluffyPhilosopher #CleverCanine #NotHidingJustResting #DogLifeDecoded #FurReal
September 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
I could get up... but then who would keep the bed warm? #DogWisdom #FluffyPhilosopher #CleverCanine #NotHidingJustResting #DogLifeDecoded #FurReal
Crisp air, crunchy leaves, happy paws, and fresh kicks 🍂🐾 Nothing says autumn like walks with my baby boy. #dogmomlife #fallwalks #autumnvibes #crunchyleaves #happypaws #sneakerstyle #dogsofinstagram #fallfeels #leaflitterlove
September 17, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Crisp air, crunchy leaves, happy paws, and fresh kicks 🍂🐾 Nothing says autumn like walks with my baby boy. #dogmomlife #fallwalks #autumnvibes #crunchyleaves #happypaws #sneakerstyle #dogsofinstagram #fallfeels #leaflitterlove
I've spent a good amount of the day snuggling doggos. No regrets. #NORegrets #DogSnuggles #dogmom #flufftherapy #furmama #napgoals
September 15, 2025 at 11:32 PM
I've spent a good amount of the day snuggling doggos. No regrets. #NORegrets #DogSnuggles #dogmom #flufftherapy #furmama #napgoals
Accordion in hand, chaos in his heart. Weird Al never misses. Great concert last night 🎤🎶 #WeirdAl #BiggerAndWeirderTour #ParodyKing #PolkaPower #AccordionLife #ComedyGold #BucketListShow
September 14, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Accordion in hand, chaos in his heart. Weird Al never misses. Great concert last night 🎤🎶 #WeirdAl #BiggerAndWeirderTour #ParodyKing #PolkaPower #AccordionLife #ComedyGold #BucketListShow
The infusion chair feels heavy. The waiting chair feels heavier. Full story -> Trading Chairs open.substack.com/pub/messwort...
September 12, 2025 at 6:41 PM
The infusion chair feels heavy. The waiting chair feels heavier. Full story -> Trading Chairs open.substack.com/pub/messwort...
Taking today to honor 9/11 and all the lives lost. Substack will be up tomorrow. 🕯️
September 11, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Taking today to honor 9/11 and all the lives lost. Substack will be up tomorrow. 🕯️
"The infusion chair feels lighter than the waiting chair." New column dropping on Substack tomorrow: substack.com/@messworthma...
Niki Marie | Substack
Writer, artist, dog mom, and chronic illness gladiator. My life’s messy, challenging, and often ridiculous—but always a mess worth making.
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September 10, 2025 at 2:19 PM
"The infusion chair feels lighter than the waiting chair." New column dropping on Substack tomorrow: substack.com/@messworthma...
Chillin’ like TLC told me to—iced tea only, no scrubs. 🎶🍵 #90sStyle #VintageVibes #90sForever #IcedTeaVibes #BrewedDifferent #IcedTeaGirl
September 10, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Chillin’ like TLC told me to—iced tea only, no scrubs. 🎶🍵 #90sStyle #VintageVibes #90sForever #IcedTeaVibes #BrewedDifferent #IcedTeaGirl
They once held our hands at doctor’s visits—now it’s our turn. All love, all tenderness. #RoleReversal #LifeComesFullCircle #CherishTheMoments #AllLoveAllTenderness
September 9, 2025 at 1:13 AM
They once held our hands at doctor’s visits—now it’s our turn. All love, all tenderness. #RoleReversal #LifeComesFullCircle #CherishTheMoments #AllLoveAllTenderness
When the leaves fall, the oven calls. Every bite tastes like a crisp September morning. 🍂
#FallFlavors #CozyEats #AutumnVibes #FoodieFall #BakedWithLove #FallCravings #HomemadeHappiness
#FallFlavors #CozyEats #AutumnVibes #FoodieFall #BakedWithLove #FallCravings #HomemadeHappiness
September 7, 2025 at 2:28 PM
When the leaves fall, the oven calls. Every bite tastes like a crisp September morning. 🍂
#FallFlavors #CozyEats #AutumnVibes #FoodieFall #BakedWithLove #FallCravings #HomemadeHappiness
#FallFlavors #CozyEats #AutumnVibes #FoodieFall #BakedWithLove #FallCravings #HomemadeHappiness
Access and dignity matter. Period. #FlowFriendly #EndPeriodPoverty
September 6, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Access and dignity matter. Period. #FlowFriendly #EndPeriodPoverty
Survival of the Friendliest: youtu.be/sHqmevOqBnc?...
September 5, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Survival of the Friendliest: youtu.be/sHqmevOqBnc?...
September 4, 2025 at 9:16 PM
My ol’ girl. A little slower now, a little grayer too—she naps more than she runs, but she’s still the heartbeat at my feet and the softest part of home. She’s earned every nap, every treat, and the right to ignore me whenever she pleases. #seniordoglove #fureverlove #dogmomchronicles #treatqueen
September 3, 2025 at 2:45 PM
My ol’ girl. A little slower now, a little grayer too—she naps more than she runs, but she’s still the heartbeat at my feet and the softest part of home. She’s earned every nap, every treat, and the right to ignore me whenever she pleases. #seniordoglove #fureverlove #dogmomchronicles #treatqueen
Fall snuck up faster than a Stark at a wedding… which means it’s Game of Thrones rewatch season. 🍂🐉 ⚔️ #WinterIsComing #FallTradition #AutumnVibes #HBOrewatch #HouseStark #DragonsAndDrama #gameofthrones
September 1, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Fall snuck up faster than a Stark at a wedding… which means it’s Game of Thrones rewatch season. 🍂🐉 ⚔️ #WinterIsComing #FallTradition #AutumnVibes #HBOrewatch #HouseStark #DragonsAndDrama #gameofthrones
It’s officially Poe season. 🍂☕️ The air turned chilly, so out comes the Edgar Allan Poe mug—because nothing pairs better with fall than a little gothic gloom and a warm drink.
“Quoth the Raven, Nevermore.” 🖤
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#PoeVibes #NevermoreSeason #AutumnMood #EdgarAllanPoe
“Quoth the Raven, Nevermore.” 🖤
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#PoeVibes #NevermoreSeason #AutumnMood #EdgarAllanPoe
August 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
It’s officially Poe season. 🍂☕️ The air turned chilly, so out comes the Edgar Allan Poe mug—because nothing pairs better with fall than a little gothic gloom and a warm drink.
“Quoth the Raven, Nevermore.” 🖤
www.substack.com/@messworthma...
#PoeVibes #NevermoreSeason #AutumnMood #EdgarAllanPoe
“Quoth the Raven, Nevermore.” 🖤
www.substack.com/@messworthma...
#PoeVibes #NevermoreSeason #AutumnMood #EdgarAllanPoe