Moving through various chapters of our lives, we hopefully have parents, friends, teachers, books, and media to help us navigate—the dreaded sex ed class to parenting or birthing classes. Back in the day, there was no Google, and all information growing up came from our aunts and uncles. As the world has gotten smaller, it's easier to leave, we tend not to live in the community we were born in, and our schooling, work and relationships move us further from our connection to our elders and supports.
Now that I am in my 50's turned 53 on boxing day, I have been looking for information regarding peri-menopause or menopause. What I have found is not what I need. The medical info is there; however, it feels fear-based that all this will happen. You need to take this medication but don't if you have breast cancer in your family, which I do. Or from what I have seen with family and friends suffering from hot flashes, I have yet to have one, to night sweats, had a few of those, to migraines; in my case, I have suffered from cluster migraines for decades and was told once I hit menopause they will most likely disappear. Wow, well, that's a plus. Again I see my vulva-owning friends and family suffering; sometimes, a joke is made, but never any real conversation. Bring it up and crickets....... If we had that wisdom and knowledge handed down, it wouldn't be so scary and lonely. We are all snowflakes, meaning what works for me may or may not work for my sister.
So I have the opportunity to take a course like a birth or postpartum doula, which I am certified in; it will provide me with the tools to walk alongside while I navigate this part of my life. Mine as well. If you are already a client with me having me support your mental health through somatic therapy, counselling or coaching, this new info, if applicable, can be woven in. Even if we haven't worked or met yet, this information may be helpful to you. As I learn more and find information that resonates, I will write about it to share the knowledge, just like in the old days.
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