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Great post. Can I just say that the number one thing I LOVE about menopause is not having periods? After the best part of 40 years of agonising monthly cramps - actually, cramps doesn’t come near as I would frequently vomit with the pain - to be free of that whole rigmarole is truly liberating.

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OMG YES Liz! You are so right! Here's to that happy day! 🥳 xxx

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Love all of this! I think there's another that needs including, and that's to speak frankly, factually and without shame about peri/menopause/symptoms to everyone, to make it the normal and natural thing it is! And without wanting to be mean, this needs to particularly include those who want us NOT to talk about all of this 💖💖💖

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I think we can be mean at this point! Haha

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😂

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Oh Yes Kate! You're so right! That's a great one to add! 🙏 xxxx

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I agree..there is definitely some shame to overcome and it's really important we do. It's a feminist issue we need to all deal with. ❤️

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Thank you, sister. You have created such a community which is so important in dispelling fear.

I love your phrase 'fierce acceptance' as it rings out as the antidote to fear. That and having a good ole laugh- which happens a lot round Crone Club. Thank you.

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Thank YOU sister for being such an integral part of this community and one of the crones without whose support I would not be able to keep going. Love you xxxx

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Is anyone else farting like a trooper in menopause. I feel likey true self, beer drinking farting potty mouth me. But I still want to feel attractive! Well done Juzza, 600 members 💪 ❤️

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Thanks so much mate! xxx 😂 It's burping very loudly and regularly for me!! (Doesn't help that I burp away at home on my own, but now I seem to have started doing it in company !)😳

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