I noticed that forcing myself to set goals on New Year’s Day didn’t always lead to goals I could actually keep.
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On New Year’s Day, I realized that the pressure to start perfectly often creates stress instead of motivation.
I thought one missed period meant I had officially entered menopause—but I learned it’s not that simple.
When my period didn’t come, I went down the internet rabbit hole—and felt more worried than before.
I remember refreshing my period tracker every day, wondering if something serious was happening.
When my period suddenly skipped a month, I felt anxious—almost like my body was changing faster than I expected.
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I used to think I’d stay angry forever, but slowly it eased. With time, rest, and honesty, I found my balance again — and my husband got his wife back.
I wish my husband knew that my anger isn’t really about him. When he listens instead of trying to fix me, I feel loved — even in my worst moments.
I used to yell before I even realized it. Now I stop, breathe, and tell my husband when I feel it coming. It’s hard, but I’m learning to be gentle with myself too.
Sometimes I scare myself with how quickly I go from calm to furious at my husband. It’s confusing and painful, but I’m learning it’s part of menopause — not my fault.
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