This Phase of Life is Stupid

See that smile?

I’m not smiling now. I’m awake and it’s 1:55 am.

I went to sleep at 10:00 pm.

Been awake for an hour. I am so tired, but I can’t sleep.

Even as I am typing this, I am yawning.

I remember being told 8 gazillion things about the upcoming changes in my life when I was in health class in elementary school.

No one prepares you for the changes that come later in life.

And your options are limited.

I am starting to read The Menopause Manifesto by Dr. Jen Gunter, because I need some answers/guidance/relief.

I’ve been reading Menopause/Perimenopause posts on Reddit.

I’m commiserating with other women, and you know what?

We’re all tired.

This phase of life IS stupid.

There needs to be more research…more doctors who do not say “Oh well, that’s the stage of life you’re in”.

Because if men had to go through this, you bet the uproar would produce results.

But instead, us “hormonal” women will continue to suffer…out loud…

Screaming into the void.