I am in perimenopause. Yes, I said it! So many women pretend it is not happening. They pretend at work, at home and all places in between. It seems like I have been experiencing the signs forever. Sometimes I don’t even notice, and other times it is all I can think about.
I have facilitated big corporate meetings sweating, and it was not because I was nervous. I have gone on dates (before I got married) and interviews for new clients, when I all I really wanted to do was stay in my comfy NYC apartment and watch Sex in the City reruns because I was so so tired. Lack of estrogen can do that to a woman!
When I finally accepted this place in my life, I felt a sense of renewal and acceptance. I am no longer embarrassed or ashamed to talk about my perimenopause, my soon to be menopause, my lack of estrogen, my too much testosterone, my hot flashes, my mood swings, my weight gain, my moodiness (I had to say it again) and all the layers of change that I am experiencing simultaneously.
In spite of all these physical and emotional changes, I truly feel that I have come into my own. I am happy. This blog will be a recollection of my perimenopuase experience and those of the women I meet along the way. My intention is for this writing to be insightful, helpful, humorous and witty. When was the last time you mentioned to someone, or to yourself, that the hair not on your head was turning grey?
This can be a wonderful time of interesting and new pursuits if you let the energy come back to you in a different and remarkable way. I birthed a new business, an advisory/consultancy for women who are still relevant and remarkable: I’m Not Done Yet. I am also in the middle of yoga teacher training. It is never, ever too late to begin again!
I offer you the opportunity to share your journey with the sisterhood. Remember, together we can change the world because we are not done!
Be well, happy and remarkable.
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