Navigating the Change
A Guide for the Menopausal Journey
Category: Identities
Women have several identities, and Navigating “The Change” honors them all, especially because identifying as one identity can affect how we experience menopause.
Photo Feature: Li Volk
Li Volk (born 1969) is a representational portrait artist from Wuhan, China with a strong background in marketing and global relationships. Her art journey started at the prestigious academy of master artist Charles Miano in 2016. As a full time apprentice she received rigorous… Continue Reading “Photo Feature: Li Volk”
Wellness Wednesday: Turmeric-Based Grits
Shun P.’s grits are a remix on a comfort food classic, infused with the benefits of turmeric, garlic, and ginger (TGG) for a savory kick. Turmeric-Based Ingredients: (2 servings) *½ cup chopped turmeric *½ cup chopped garlic *½ cup chopped ginger 1 tablespoon of… Continue Reading “Wellness Wednesday: Turmeric-Based Grits”
Podcast Review: Black Girls’ Guide to Surviving Menopause: Decolonizing the Crone
My sister texted me the Black Girls’ Guide to Surviving Menopause (BGGSM) podcast January 2021. I was complaining about my symptoms and a lack of resources. I’ve listened to Seasons 1 and 2, and here’s my take: What I LOVE: Omisade Burney-Scott is a… Continue Reading “Podcast Review: Black Girls’ Guide to Surviving Menopause: Decolonizing the Crone”
It’s the Sweat and Itch for Me, Sis! by Tyran Butler
by Tyran Butler I used to sleep like a rock. I used to be as sharp as a tack. I used to be relatively easy to get along with, in most cases. I used to be younger. Perimenopause has changed my life. None of… Continue Reading “It’s the Sweat and Itch for Me, Sis! by Tyran Butler”
Diary of a Menopausal Woman: January 2021 (Fear)
I am afraid. I fear the mental illness that’s coursed through my blood will surface at last. Thus far, I’ve escaped my mother’s schizophrenia, my aunt’s clinical depression, my sister’s depression, my niece’s trichotillomania, my other niece’s bipolar diagnosis, and my daughter’s anxiety. For… Continue Reading “Diary of a Menopausal Woman: January 2021 (Fear)”
