It's a busy, busy night that followed a busy, busy day – I'm finally winning in my battle with procrastination – and I didn't plan on posting anything tonight, but I came across an article by Meredith Maran in the October 2008 edition of More magazine (yes, I'm a little behind on my reading) that was just too good not to share.

At first, I thought I would preface this post with a warning to men, but on second thought, I think they might be interested, too – if they have anything to do with middle-aged women, that is.  But I'm mainly posting it for women my age who now know what "perimenopausal" means…those of you who are suffering through hot flashes, etc. and perhaps thinking it's only going to get worse when Queen Menopause herself arrives.

Well, according to the article ("The Reward for Perimenopause? Menopause!") - you're wrong! It gets better! In fact, the last sentence is…"Contrary to popular opinion, menopause is a gift to women."

I hear you laughing!  You're probably rolling your eyes, too…Yes, it seems a tad overly optimistic, but just read the article and see for yourself… (click here.)

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3 responses to “The Real Women’s Liberation”

  1. bnowicke@gmail.com Avatar
    bnowicke@gmail.com

    Great article! And as a postmenopausal woman I can attest to its accuracy. I sailed through menopause with almost no symptoms and with no medication. When I mentioned to Mother that menopause had been easy for me, she said our old family doctor, Dr. Sherrill, told her it’s easy for most women. He said the reason there’s so much angst associated with it is that the women who have difficulties are much more vocal about it.

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  2. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    I hope I follow in your footsteps!!

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  3. bnowicke@gmail.com Avatar
    bnowicke@gmail.com

    It’s in our genes. Grandmother and Mam-ma both had few problems with it. Mother had a hysterectomy so we’ll never know what her natural experience would have been, but odds are good you won’t suffer.

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