The Beautiful Truth About the Big M: My Journey Into Menopause and Self-Love
“ Menopause is not the end; it’s an awakening.” That became my truth after months of confusion, discomfort, and denial. My menopause journey didn’t start with grace—it began with unexpected waves of heat crashing through my body at odd hours, unbearable fatigue, and a fog that refused to lift from my mind. I was angry, anxious, and ashamed. Until I stopped fighting and started listening. Understanding the Shift It took a moment of stillness—and a hot flush in the middle of a work meeting—for me to ask: What is really going on? That was the turning point. I researched, I talked to other women, I read, and then I sat with myself. I discovered that menopause wasn’t punishment—it was transition. My body wasn’t betraying me; it was asking for a new kind of love. I created a menopause affirmation that I began to recite daily: “ My body is wise. My body is strong. I embrace the changes and honor the woman I’m becoming.” That affirmation changed everything. My symptom...