The roles we hold as daughter, mother, partner, friend, professional can overlap, collide, and compete. Caring for aging parents or the loss of a parent can be deeply destabilizing. Changes to relationships, careers, bodies, and purpose can stir anxiety, overwhelm, and loneliness.

We don’t have to move through this period alone. Together, we can name what’s actually happening without minimizing it, dismissing it, or reducing it to hormonal impact exclusively. We can approach this chapter with curiosity and compassion, letting our experiences guide us toward lives that feel aligned and meaningful.