margaret alexander

maggie alexander. fifty. psychologist.

[margaretxalexander]

[cis-female, she/her] Welcome to Aurora Bay, [MARGARET "MAGGIE" ALEXANDER]! I couldn’t help but notice you look an awful lot like [RACHEL WEISZ]. You must be the [FIFTY] year old [PSYCHOLOGIST]. Word is you’re [WITTY] but can also be a bit [INCONSISTENT] and your favorite song is [BAD REPUTATION BY JOAN JETT]. I also heard you’ll be staying in [AURORA BAY DRIVE]. I’m sure you’ll love it! || @aurorabayaesthetic

Name: margaret presley alexander Nickname(s): maggie. mags. Gender: cis-female Pronouns: she/her Age: fifty Birthdate: june 16th ( gemini sun. taurus moon.) Sexual Orientation: bisexual Romantic Orientation: homoromantic Profession: psychologist. Positive Traits: adaptable. communicative. witty. inquisitive Negative Traits: reasonably unreasonable. overindulging. inconsistent. petty.

Details:

an AB native born to samantha and wade pritchett, she's one of three girls. margaret is the baby and it shows.

her formative of years were filled with drama and chaos. all of which she enjoyed quite a bit. that is until one particular chaotic night left her knocked up.

it was a very sobering experience, getting pregnant at 18. but some how she managed and blossomed into the hot mess she is today.

ok, it’s not that bad. it took her some time to get her shit together, but she's mostly tame now.

she did what she thought she was supposed to. graduate, get married. did she want to? not particularly but that's just...what you did, right?

she wanted to give her kid a chance, to be the type of parent society said she should be. and she tried. for a while at least.

she and matthew hadn't been together long when it all happened. actually they weren't even dating really. but they both stepped up when their daughter, "Sadie" was born. Maggie settled down into the box her family had always wanted for her. As did Matthew. And surprisingly they got along well. he was fun and goofy and sweet despite being rough around the edges. they became the best of friends, two sides of the same coin and then somehow more.

she loved him, really she did. but within a few years, Maggie became restless. being a housewife just-- it wasn't for her. it was hard for her to be a mom. she wasn’t ready and all the advice– it was so contradictory. and she was so fucking terrified of doing it 'wrong’ and fucking sadie up.

matthew wasn’t the best at that time. he was a kid too and was kinda a shit head. he couldn't quite hold down a job.

her solution? distract. she needed to work or go to school, something. she went to school for teaching at twenty. graduated and got a job some four years later. but not before getting pregnant again, this time with a son, miles.

it was hard, juggling kids and school. luckily in that time matthew was settling into himself, finding a job he stuck with, making more money. by the time she got her first teaching gig? he was making good money and surprise, she was pregnant again.

she taught. took care of the kids. lived a 'charmed' small town life. but it all just felt like another shell she’d outgrown. she loved her kids and matthew and teaching…but she was so miserable. and her miserable made everyone miserable. there were ups and downs.

she and matthew got a divorce not long after their last child, juniper, turned four. it was hard, but they finally admitted they weren’t happy. they hadn’t been for a long time. they’ve been co-parenting since. and may have slept together a few times after but nothing major.

she began exploring life fully after that. she went back to school for a job she actually found interesting. not that teaching wasn't it just...wasn't her calling. psychology had always been interesting, she'd minored in it and decided to pursue that instead. it helped her embrace herself more and the fact she never was or would be whatever it was her family or society wanted her to be. and that was more than ok.

the first few years of this was rocky. she had to find ways to balance her school again, co-parenting and doing things she'd always wanted to. she was...kinda a mess. ok. a lot of one. and there was a span of time the kids mostly lived with Matthew while Maggie 'figured things out'.

all three of her kids had different versions of who their mother was. it wasn't always pleasant. they definitely weren't always in a good place. she knows she fucked up a lot and she's tried to work at it.

the time between starting her master's and earning her doctorate was hell and euphoria all rolled into one. but she'd never been so happy or fulfilled even through all the chaos of it.

40. That was the magic number. Maggie's life stabilized. She began working as a licensed psychologist at a private practice and yeah there was still things she had to work on with her kids and over all personal life but she was finally just-- content.

well. as content as she ever could be. the kids are grown and for the most part, dont hate her? maybe? and about a year ago she branched off to develop her own practice. she's doing pretty well for herself and only sees more good on the horizon.

Connections:

"matthew" - ex-husband

"sadie" - 32 yr old daughter

"miles" - 28 yr old son

"juniper" - 25 yr old daughter

Wanted Connections:

I don't have anything too specific for this yet. But I'll be updating this once I do.

[dancingdanvers]

“Exactly! Every time something is wrong I need to be able to fix it because if I can’t then who can? I don’t want her to feel like she doesn’t have anyone who can help her when she’s upset. Imagine being a tiny baby who just wants their mom to fix things and they can’t…it would be terrifying…” What she was saying was cliché, but it was also true, and she wasn’t the first person to say it. Fia had been echoing the same sentiment since Ryen was born, but it was just so hard to take that step away in order to take care of herself when it felt like that meant turning her back on taking care of her daughter. It just came with so much guilt. “They stay five nights a week. Which is great, but even then I have to wake up when she needs feeding because… well you know. Boobs.” She gestured to her chest. There had been talk of getting the baby onto a bottle and the redhead had agreed to it only because it would mean the baby could be fed without her having to be woken up every two hours, but she still felt like that could be the wrong thing to do. @margaretxalexander

[margaretxalexander]

Again she let her speak, letting her get out her concerns. Ones she could relate to once upon a time. Now that she was older though and more experienced in more ways than one, she had a perspective that she knew Sloane wouldn't understand just yet. She would have to go through the experience and see for herself. All Maggie could do was be there until she was able to. "That's valid," she took a beat, her head tilting, "How do you feel about bottle feeding?" Likely hesitant or else she would have already switched. Some people waited because they weren't sure about formula or going through the pain and sometimes inconvenience of pumps. She didn't want to assume one way or another or provide any hint of judgement in either direction though. So it was best to simply ask.

[benj-hyun]

"Someone that isn't me? Or is that someone you're referencing me? It's definitely me."

Ben leans forward against the island counter, watching Maggie peruse the contents of her refrigerator. "No, I had an early office day. Santi's at the pub, Ricky's - he told me to not come home too early, could mean anything, but I have my assumptions."

A 'romantic' conquest, with the term romantic being used loosely. Something the likes of Ben has been avoiding for himself, since the tense run-ins with Layla, reminding him of a mistake from years ago, and Auggie leaving him alone in his bed the morning after they somehow accidentally went home together.

His bad...

"Is it not normal? See, in Texas, dropping in on our friends in a normal thing. Even if you shoo me out the door right away, but also, are you down to help me devour a pizza? I'll order it. We can play some cards, too, if you have a deck."

@margaretxalexander

[margaretxalexander]

"It's definitely you," she repeated, amusement written on her features. She couldn't quite remember how her friendship with Ben came to be...perhaps it was through Laurel, but she enjoyed his company more than most. He had a charm you couldn't help but to get behind and tonight was no exception, unexpected or not.

Her eyebrow rose at the mention of Ricky, not because it took her a moment to catch on, but vice versa. She knew about his roommate situation, she always cooked extra, just in case they wanted some, but-- no. It was none of her business really. She wouldn't pry. At the moment anyway. "I didn't say that. Though there's something about southern tendencies that don't always translate well. Not that I mind, we both know you light up my life," Maggie chuckled, pushing off the fridge to get into one of her catch all drawers to grab a deck of cards. She had a few of them really, most of them scattered due to nights just like this. "I'm very interested. All I ask is that it's the kind of greasy I need to sop up with a napkin first. I've had a craving all week,"

Joining him at the island, she sat the cards down, "Poker? Rummy? Bridge? What would you like to lose tonight, hm?"

[margaretxalexander]

💔 BROKEN HEART — is there anyone in your life you wish you had a better relationship with? if so, how come? what makes this person important to you?

"Of course, though I'm sure people are tired of hearing about it. I wish I was closer to my kids, the eldest especially. I had no idea what I was doing while raising her and while now I realize most parents are just doing their best not to fuck up their kid, then? I felt like a horrible mom and it turned out to be a self fulfilling prophecy. Imagine that,"

"She's my daughter though and despite the difficulty, I love her and cherish the good experiences we did have together. I just wish she-- no, I know it takes time to heal and part of my karma in it all is the wait. So I will,"

IN CHARACTER CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT QUESTIONS .

[laureljacobs]

Laurel watched, equal parts amused and charmed, as Maggie took the first in a line of shots they'd ordered in the blink of an eye before Laurel had even lifted her first off the bar. "It really should be me asking you that, Alexander," they said gamely before letting their first go down easily and putting a hand on the second. "Last time I checked, you've got a few years on me, don't you?" They raised the shot glass for a proper toast. "To you, and your son's newest brat." Down the tequila went. "What was its name again? The baby, not the son."

@margaretxalexander

[margaretxalexander]

"Renesmee," Maggie scrunched her nose as she said it and it obviously wasn't due to the tequila, "I know-- I know what you're going to say. My soon to be daughter-in-law is so creative," A chuckle followed because what else could she do but laugh. Her son and financee were both adults and while their name choice was...well what it was, she had no room to judge. Much. "As for the years on you, we both know the difference between them I've easily make up for in my youthful spirit," It was something she firmly believed in and not just because otherwise the age gap between them would have her second guessing the way her eyes seemed to drift now and again. She was cautious about that though, timing it when Laurel was engaged in other things. But still. "How have you been keeping up? It's been a bit. Anything new in the life of Laurel Jacobs?"

[margaretxalexander]

closed starter for @benj-hyun location: her place

"Hmm...I would offer you something, pasta maybe, but I'm pretty sure someone already devoured what I had left...," Maggie trailed off, a knowing smile on her lips as she shut the fridge door. It'd been her turn to cook and it was always easier at his place, or at least that was always her excuse if only because she knew she wouldn't be stuck with left overs. To have him show up at her place the next day though? A tad unexpected, but there was still plenty of room for a little teasing.

She turned, leaning against the appliance as she watched him near the island, "Can I help you with something tonight, Benny? Or did you really just miss me that much?"

[margaretxalexander]

closed starter location: sweet nothings bakery

"I--" Maggie cut herself off, nose wrinkling a little before a soft chuckle followed. "I'm so sorry. I thought you were someone else. Talk about embarrassing...though you look so familiar. It's uncanny," It took all her strength not to continue staring, instead her eyes shifted to the menu of baked goods behind them. "Can I get you something? Please? It'd make things a little less awkward?"

[dancingdanvers]

Sloane wasn’t sure how much Maggie was planning to get out of her today which was why she was keeping her voice discreet, but the smile she was given was reassuring. Maggie wouldn’t push her, that much she knew, but still she knew sh had some considerable things to work on, some of which were rearing their ugly heads again. Swallowing hard she shrugged her shoulders at the permission she was given to not tie her newfound motherhood up in ribbons and sparkles, because…well there was some of it that very much wasn’t. “She … doesn’t sleep for very long at a time, maybe an hour or two if I’m lucky. Then she wants feeding which of course I understand, she’s a baby, but when I try to put her down afterwards she just cries until she’s on my chest or her dad’s. Like, that’s where she prefers to sleep. So in answer to your question um, not particularly well, even with the night nurse I feel guilty if I’m not the one that goes to her when she gets upset. I mean I’m her mother for gods sake…” The words spilling out like she’d turned on a tap. “Axel goes to work and sometimes I feel like he stays late just to have time away from the house - which I understand because it’s like almost a break, but I don’t feel like I can do that…and i'm just...really tired...” @margaretxalexander

[margaretxalexander]

"Also understandable," she replied, letting her eyes return to the tank. She wanted to let Sloane talk, let the tap run as much as it needed, but also offer a little reassurance, "It doesn't feel like it. There's a pressure around being a mother, as if you're supposed to be able to soothe every little sniffle but you're only as good to her as you are to yourself, which I know-- sounds cliche but you need breaks. So does Axel. In order to be the best you can be for her," Which is why we're here. Though she left that little part out. "The night nurse is a good option. How often do they stay?"

[margaretxalexander]

closed starter for @laureljacobs location: oasis, country night

"You sure you can keep up, Jacobs?" Maggie took another shot from the bar, tipping it up toward Laurel before downing it. Oasis wasn't her typical playground, but who could resist the first theme weekend of the summer? Especially since she could really use an excuse to cut loose. Her fingers were already wrapping around another as her head tilted, a smirk lining her lips, "You really going to let an granny out do you?"

[margaretxalexander]

barcelona: beaches or cities?

"Cities, there's just so much more to do. Growing up around here, I've had plenty of beach time,"

[margaretxalexander]

26. is your muse more likely to be loud and proud about being in a relationship, or are they more quiet about it at first and open up about it over time?

"A little of A and a little of B,"

Margaret is more of an in between but if she had to lean one way or another, it'd be loud and proud. She won't go around bragging about it, but she'll talk more about that person and if asked, it's not something she'd at all try and hide. But once that flood gate is open, there might be some tmi involved. Nothing too scandalous but when has she ever been shy about offering information?

[noahsresources]

romance & relationship headcanons!

i know this topic is a bit overdone, but i wanted to make a more sfw romance & relationship headcanon meme! most if not all of these questions are related to romance and topics that may arise within romantic relationships, but without explicit nsfw topics!

1. what is your muse's sexual/romantic orientation? 2. has your muse been mainly attracted to masculinity, femininity, androgyny, or an even split (between two, many, or all of the options specified)? 3. has your muse been mainly attracted to men, women, non-binary people, another identity not specified, or an even split (between two, many, or all of the options specified)? 4. does your muse find any specific features particularly attractive? 5. what is your muse's ideal first date? 6. would your muse kiss on the first date? 7. where is your muse most sensitive? 8. is your muse a good kisser? are they experienced or inexperienced? 9. is your muse monogamous or polyamorous? would they be interested in a polyamorous relationship? 10. has your muse ever been cheated on? would they ever cheat on their partner(s)? 11. how comfortable is your muse with their appearance and their body? 12. does your muse get flustered easily? how would they typically react to compliments from someone they are interested in/dating? 13. what traits does your muse value in a romantic partner? 14. what traits does your muse want to avoid when it comes to choosing a romantic partner? 15. how does your muse feel about valentine's day? 16. what is/are your muse's love language(s)? 17. what are some of the signs that your muse shows their care/love without saying they love/care about their partner? 18. how does your muse feel about marriage? would they ever want to get married? 19. how many serious relationships has your muse been in? are they experienced or inexperienced when it comes to dating? 20. how does your muse feel about public displays of affection? would they engage in them? 21. is your muse more flirtatious or shy, or does it depend on the context? 22. does your muse tend to take on a more dominant or submissive role in the relationship, or does it vary based on circumstance? 23. would your muse be good at recognizing their partner's needs right away, or would it take some time? 24. is your muse proactive in communication with their partner(s), or is this something they need to work on? 25. does love and romance mean a lot to your muse? do they seek it constantly or let it come when it does? 26. is your muse more likely to be loud and proud about being in a relationship, or are they more quiet about it at first and open up about it over time? 27. is your muse more confident or shy when it comes to approaching someone they like? 28. would it bother your muse if they had differing interests from their partner(s), or would they delight in it? 29. how important is having (a) physically attractive partner(s) to your muse? 30. would your muse ever be in an open/non-exclusive relationship? would it make them insecure, or would they be open to trying it? 31. does your muse develop crushes easily? would they be open about it to a friend or keep it to themselves? 32. does your muse have an ideal "type"?

[margaretxalexander]

cassidy. maggie.

[ask-bait]

✈️ european city asks

london: when you visit a city, do you take in the tourist points or the more unknown places?

paris: where did you last fall in love?

berlin: do you find history or geography to be more interesting?

amsterdam: would you drink in a room full of strangers?

prague: rivers or forests?

vienna: do you enjoy classic literature?

barcelona: beaches or cities?

madrid: who did you last attend a party with?

budapest: if you could do anything and not have to face the consequences, what would you do?

rome: ancient rome or ancient greece?

copenhagen: how many languages can you speak?

dublin: where was the last castle you visited?

stockholm: angst or fluff?

lisbon: if you had the chance to become a prince/princess, would you?

athens: favourite greek myth?

milan: what matters more: fashion or comfort?

munich: why did you kiss the last person you did?

helsinki: when did you last visit a friend’s house?

reykjavik: do people usually have trouble pronouncing your name when you first meet?

florence: how did you discover your favourite artist’s work?

edinburgh: would you visit a dog park without a dog?

oslo: what’s more important: work or love?

venice: why did you last fall in love?

glasgow: where were you going during your latest bus journey?

liverpool: do you follow any sports?

cologne: why did you last visit your grandparents?

moscow: would you rather perform in a circus or an opera?

naples: if you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go and for how long?

[dancingdanvers]

Sloane had been skeptical about meeting her psychologist in a aquarium of all places, but as she walked through the hallways bathed in a soft blue thanks to the water filled tanks on either side she started to wonder if maybe Margaret had been onto something. She found the woman’s office would make her feel stiff, like she had failed already just by coming in there, but here she could have just been out to meet a friend for example. Even if she knew the conversation that would be going on would be quite different. The dim lighting in here was allowing her to unwind from the tension of the last few weeks of getting used to being a new mother. “Course - you’re the professional.” The redhead replied in a slightly lowered voice, not wanting to interrupt anyone else having a day out, but also not wanting them to hear the details of her session. “Slowly trying to get accustomed to my new life, it’s…a lot.” Well if she couldn’t tell her doctor the truth then who was she going to be able to talk to? “Not that I don’t love it, love her, Ryen I mean. She’s the best…she’s just…she’s perfect.” She quickly added. @margaretxalexander

[margaretxalexander]

Maggie smiled at the mention of being a professional. It was always a bit of a compliment since she knew so often she was anything but. She noted Sloane's volume, guessing it was her being cautious but Margaret had no intention of diving too deeply today. Sloane was adjusting. She had enough 'depth' just trying to figure out motherhood. Or at least Maggie had when she became a mom. So she let the redhead speak as she watched a few fish zipping along in the tank. For a moment it looked as though they were playing tag which only added to the soft smile on Maggie's features as she glanced over at Sloane, "It's ok if she isn't. The perfect, I mean. Most babies aren't," And anyone that said otherwise, was delusional. But she would give the redhead a pass on bluntness today too. "Being a new mother, however, is a lot. Exhausting even. How have you been sleeping?"

[margaretxalexander]

closed starter for @dancingdanvers location: aquatica

"Good to see you again, Sloane," Margaret said as she caught the reflection of the approaching redhead in the aquarium glass. It was unorthodox, meeting in a place like this, but Maggie thought she might need a break. She'd just had the baby and she was sure a lot of time was spent caring for and showing her off to friends and family. The times she wasn't was probably few and far between. So they could have met in her office, which wasn't stuffy ( in her opinion ) on the worst of days, but a little shift in routine never hurt and there were few places quieter than an aquarium on a random thursday morning,

"Thanks for meeting me here. How have you been?"

[margaretxalexander]

Ares

Ares: What’s a big pet peeve of yours?

"Unsolicited advice,"

"I know, I know, coming from me that's rich but my life up to this point has been full of it and it was hard. I didn't always make the best choices, in fact, I often made terrible ones, but they were my decisions. And I might have been more prone to ask for help and advice if it wasn't constantly being shoved down my throat. So I try to keep my opinion to myself until I'm asked. Once that happens though? All bets are off,"

[margaretxalexander]

Ogygia: Describe your dream husband/wife/life partner?

"I've been married before and Matthew...he was his own brand of dream. He's a good guy but I realized over the years I wanted a bit more. My dream partner would be someone who can laugh with me, but knows how and when to reel me in. Not that I feel I need too much of that anymore, but there are moments I want someone that will communicate with and call me out, both intellectually and as a person in general. Someone that is consistently growing and that I can grow along side. They'd need to be patient, of course, it can take me forever to get where I need to be and I need a certain amount of independence to do it. Basically, my dream partner isn't my entire world, but we'd add to each other's in a way that makes the good days bright and the dark ones worth weathering..."

"Maybe not as simple or articulate as I'd like, because I could go on and on, but ultimately, I'm not looking and I'm not fixated on a 'dream' anything. Life is imperfect. It's messy and humans especially don't and should not live up to everything you 'dream'. There's no fun or surprise in that, and anyone that knows me, knows how much I love a good surprise,"