Otherside of 40 is a column delivered in bite-sized pieces with relatable hilarity and poignant topics for those, particularly women, in middle age. It is compiled from contributed tidbits and written in the first person by one of our writers. Please note, there is a content warning as it delves into bodily functions, undignified medical procedures, sex, dating and things you might not want to know are in your future.
Perimenopause can seem like some twisted joke, don’t you think?
Imagine being the human model who bears children, usually becomes the primary caregiver and then goes through an agonising, dramatic change of life (with a huge side serving of zero tolerance) right at the same time their kids become challenging teenagers.
A woman’s mind and body have been through so much by the time she even hits menopause.
We’re tired. We’ve had enough of everyone’s BS. Yet, fresh horrors persist.
It HAS to be the reason we were built with an infinite volume of unconditional love.
How else would we make it through this transition?
What are you struggling with most during your change of life?
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Don’t worry, your identity won’t be revealed!
