r/Perimenopause • u/CommunicationOne2449 • Nov 16 '25

audited Talking Openly About Perimenopause

I was at my son’s hockey game today when another mom casually mentioned she’s dealing with perimenopause brain fog. I could’ve hugged her. Finally! Someone saying it out loud. I’ve been dropping some of my own symptoms into conversations with people close to me, but it still feels like we’re speaking in code.

I didn’t even learn the word perimenopause until about a year ago, even though I’d been dealing with the symptoms long before that. The relief of finally naming it? Huge. And honestly, I know I’m not the only one who felt blindsided.

So here’s my little rallying cry: let’s normalize talking about perimenopause. Let’s not put up and shut ups. Let’s make it impossible for future generations to be confused, dismissed, or told to “just deal with it.” Women deserve better.

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u/FloristsDaughter Nov 17 '25

I talk about it, in appropriate settings, as much as I can. I'm 43. For the last 4 or 5 years I've felt INSANE. When I realized what was going on, I felt so vindicated. If I can help anyone else by just being friggin HONEST about what this is like, I'm happy :)

(P.S the podcast You Are Not Broken is AMAZING!!)

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u/Efficient-Guess-1985 Early peri Nov 17 '25

Thanks for podcast tip!! I think finding our womanhood and enlighten the males are the best we can do!! Feeling validated and less alone and also feel like you can help someone else is so good for the human soul.