““Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do.”
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“Your life is a sacred journey. And it is about change, growth, discovery, movement, transformation, continuously expanding your vision of what is possible, stretching your soul, learning to see clearly and deeply, listening to your intuition, taking courageous challenges at every step along the way. You are on the path—-exactly where you are meant to be right now—-And from here, you can only go forward, shaping your life story into a meaningful tale of triumph, of healing, of courage, of beauty, of wisdom, of power, of dignity, and of love.
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Perimenopause to menopause is a normal transition for women. Each woman will experience it differently. Some have barely noticeable symptoms, while others experience significant changes. It is far more than just the physical symptoms of a woman no longer having her period. It is a time of physical, mental, emotional, and a spiritual transition as a woman is faced with the reality of her aging; grieves the loss of her ability to bear children. She is restructuring her life to adjust to the changes in her body, health, mental and emotional health, and lifestyle.
During these years, women often experience a midlife crisis who have invested a significant portion of their life in bearing and raising children. At the same time, a woman is adjusting to the physical, emotional, and hormonal changes that come with perimenopause and menopause. She may also be struggling to let her children go, the changes in her body, and coping with the loneliness as an empty-nester.
Perimenopause and menopause is a multifaceted transition that I encourage to be addressed. Like an adolescence who goes through changes as she reaches puberty, perimenopause to menopause presents a woman with biological changes in her body. This can trigger her to feel uncomfortable with herself and may cause her to question her identity, femininity, sexuality, and purpose in life. Many women view the loss of their fertility as a loss of their womanhood.
As women, we need confidence and the right perspective. This will enable us to evaluate our lifestyle, adjust to the changes we are experiencing, and still find meaning, purpose, and joy in our life.