“Women who refuse to suffer politely live here. Welcome to Wellbeing Wednesday, Moos.”

Menopause shame thrives in silence — so this week I’m asking the loud question: which symptom have you been most ashamed of (the one you’ve barely said out loud)? Brain fog, rage, anxiety, low libido, leaking, weight gain, exhaustion, or feeling like your body isn’t yours anymore. You’re not broken — you’re going through a massive hormonal transition, and millions are right there with you.

For most of my life, menopause was explained to me like it was a minor inconvenience. Y ou know, hot flushes, night sweats, maybe a fan on the bedside table, that was it. Apparently one day you just get a bit warm, buy breathable pyjamas, and carry on with your life like nothing’s happened. What a load of absolute bollocks. Because when menopause actually arrived, it didn’t politely knock on the door. It kicked the bloody thing in and started rearranging the furniture in