Love the reminder that we are lovable in every phase; I know I am much less outgoing in my Fall and Winter phase which makes me feel a bit less lovable as I turn inward. And maybe that's because I have less energy for people pleasing in the later half of my cycle. But I've also found that having a supportive partner that is tuned into my cycles, and makes sure I slow down by picking up extra chores and errands, has made all the difference in feeling loved throughout the month. 🩵
Right?! Its a big deal to accept ourselves in each phase.
For years I tried to stay in inner summer phase through inner fall and winter, only to hold frustration and tears inside, betraying myself and my needs.
My husband would have supported me all along, had he known the dynamics when I came off birth control.
I had to learn this first, and let go of the shame I attached to it.
Having a supportive partner and son has shown me, I am loveable even when I feel like I'm not.
For me, it's gotten more challenging to hold onto the frustration and tears inside so I'm glad I no longer have to. Looking back, I wonder why I did that for so many years as a young woman. I'm so glad my daughter isn't suffering the same way; she is excellent and taking those winter days for herself and not feeling the least bit guilty about it. ✨
The sudden mood changes I experienced in perimenopause, the overwhelm over normal everyday situations, the anxiety, the emotional tears out of the blue, these are a lot to navigate.
The phases each have challenges (especially in peri) and knowing the amount of grace, rest, and boundaries is very individual, yet necessary for us all, from the beginning of menarche.
Another great, honest conversation, thank you Jess 💞I am learning so much from these conversations and respect all the work you both have put into honoring these seasons.
I was never on birth control, but the changes you both describe from coming off it has been my perimenopause experience. I’ve always had cycle mood changes, but now they are 1000% taking over and like you both said, I need to sit with certain things in fall/winter and maybe not act on them until summer. It’s a practice and takes time to learn.
Love the reminder that we are lovable in every phase; I know I am much less outgoing in my Fall and Winter phase which makes me feel a bit less lovable as I turn inward. And maybe that's because I have less energy for people pleasing in the later half of my cycle. But I've also found that having a supportive partner that is tuned into my cycles, and makes sure I slow down by picking up extra chores and errands, has made all the difference in feeling loved throughout the month. 🩵
Right?! Its a big deal to accept ourselves in each phase.
For years I tried to stay in inner summer phase through inner fall and winter, only to hold frustration and tears inside, betraying myself and my needs.
My husband would have supported me all along, had he known the dynamics when I came off birth control.
I had to learn this first, and let go of the shame I attached to it.
Having a supportive partner and son has shown me, I am loveable even when I feel like I'm not.
For me, it's gotten more challenging to hold onto the frustration and tears inside so I'm glad I no longer have to. Looking back, I wonder why I did that for so many years as a young woman. I'm so glad my daughter isn't suffering the same way; she is excellent and taking those winter days for herself and not feeling the least bit guilty about it. ✨
The sudden mood changes I experienced in perimenopause, the overwhelm over normal everyday situations, the anxiety, the emotional tears out of the blue, these are a lot to navigate.
The phases each have challenges (especially in peri) and knowing the amount of grace, rest, and boundaries is very individual, yet necessary for us all, from the beginning of menarche.
Another great, honest conversation, thank you Jess 💞I am learning so much from these conversations and respect all the work you both have put into honoring these seasons.
I was never on birth control, but the changes you both describe from coming off it has been my perimenopause experience. I’ve always had cycle mood changes, but now they are 1000% taking over and like you both said, I need to sit with certain things in fall/winter and maybe not act on them until summer. It’s a practice and takes time to learn.
Kat, again, thank you for sharing. 💞