Dark nights of menopause blogs are self explanatory. I am a woman experiencing the shit show that is menopause. While I am fifty, my menopause was brought on suddenly following a hysterectomy, even though my ovaries were left in tact. Life was grand for a stretch after surgery then the bottom fell out and my everything fell out with it. I have found myself in some of the darkest places I have ever been inside my head. Its been one hell of a journey to walk back to the light in me, a journey that is still ongoing.
During this time, I have discovered that not many folks talk openly about menopause and the fallout that accompanies it. This lack of discussion leaves women feeling alone and thinking they are going crazy, so I am going to talk about it. I am going to share intimate details of my journey because I want other women to know, number one: they are not alone, number two: they are not crazy and number three: there is help out there for them and they might need to fight for it!
Should I be me or be Barbie?
This content reflects the author’s self-discovery and identity exploration. Influenced by her childhood toy Barbie, the author has grown to emulate her fashion choices and holds a similar body figure. Undergoing menopause and the deconstruction of her evangelical faith, she battles self-perception and societal expectations. Ultimately, she identifies as both herself and Barbie, accepting her…
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