It starts quietly, almost imperceptibly. Maybe your knees creak a little louder when you climb the stairs, or you notice stiffness in your back after sitting for too long. At first, you brush it off. I’m just tired, you tell yourself, or I must’ve slept funny. But then it happens again. And again. Until one … Read more
It starts as a whisper—a slight irritability here, a touch of sadness there. Before long, it’s a full-blown storm. The frustration, the mood swings, the physical discomfort—it feels relentless. And if you’re in the thick of perimenopause or menopause, that storm can hit harder than ever. For some, it’s like living with an amplified version … Read more
It starts with a strange sort of silence. Not the absence of sound, but a quietness in conversations, a lack of acknowledgment from friends, family, even your doctor. You bring up your struggles—maybe a sleepless night or an unbearable hot flash—and the response is often a dismissive, “That’s just menopause.” Three words, casually thrown out, … Read more
Menopause isn’t just about hot flashes or sleepless nights—it’s about the quiet, messy battles that sneak into every corner of your life. The things no one prepares you for. Maybe it started subtly: a sharp retort to a loved one that felt out of character, or a tension between you and your partner that wasn’t … Read more
It happens slowly at first. Maybe you notice the odd hot flash that leaves you fanning yourself in the middle of a meeting. Or perhaps it’s the sleepless nights, lying awake as your mind buzzes and your body sweats through another set of sheets. You think, Okay, this is menopause. It’s just a phase. It’ll … Read more