women – My Phoenix Rising

Riding The Menopause Rollercoaster

I’ve officially entered the menopause funhouse! On one side, I’m free from the monthly bleeding circus and the misery of cramps—thank you, universe! I can finally pack my bags for spontaneous weekend getaways without calculating my cycle or carry around stash of feminine products like a secret agent. On the flip side, I’m now onContinue reading “Riding The Menopause Rollercoaster”

Beauty Standards Say What?

I’m tired of the standard of beauty for women being hairless twigs. This image of what we should look like is advertised to us relentlessly, infiltrating our lives through social media, magazines, and even mainstream movies, and as a result, our self-worth takes a nosedive. The pressure to conform to this unrealistic standard stifles individualityContinue reading “Beauty Standards Say What?”