Life In Words

Stress Management and Menopause: My Journey to ...

During menopause, our bodies undergo a significant hormonal shift. Levels of estrogen, progesterone, and other hormones fluctuate, leading to many of the common symptoms we experience. Stress, unfortunately, doesn’t help.

The Random, Ridiculous Reality of Menopause: Th...

Yes, lockjaw. Of all the unexpected symptoms, this one came out of nowhere. For the past week, I haven’t been able to open my mouth more than two and a...

Progress Without Alcohol: A Menopause Update

So where does that leave me? While my no-drinking experiment hasn’t brought the immediate relief I was hoping for, I’m still committed to seeing it through. I know that healing...

Why I’m Going Alcohol-Free for the Rest of the ...

I’ve never had what you’d call a complicated relationship with alcohol. I’m not one for wild parties or overindulging—those days are far behind me. But as I’ve gotten older, my...

The Hardest Time in History: Navigating Menopau...

So to all the women out there navigating menopause in this modern world, know that you are not alone. The challenges you face are real, but together, we can create...

Coping with Being "Traded in for a Younger Woma...

When the bomb finally dropped that he had been seeing someone else, much younger, I was devastated. It wasn’t just the betrayal; it was the unspoken message that came with...