Two years ago, I reached menopause – twelve months after my last period. On paper, it looked like a clear milestone. In reality, it was simply another stage in a longer, more complex journey. Perimenopause had already brought years of physical and emotional change, and crossing that line didn’t magically resolve everything. It took another year beyond that for my body and nervous system to begin finding a new balance. Now, two years on, I feel steadier, stronger and more like
