Where To Go For Menopause Support For The Hormonally Challenged

It’s never too soon or too late to receive menopause support. The information we glean can help throughout any season of hormonal challenge.

In a recent social media video I said that in 2015, when I went through surgical menopause, nobody was talking about menopause. In contrast, today, everyone is talking about it. I believe that’s true, as I’ve seen and heard Michelle Obama, Drew Barrymore, Oprah, and Amy Schumer bring awareness to it.

However, what’s also true is that women are still feeling alone and confused when it comes to hormonal challenges. There remains a lack of menopause support for many women.

There is also a lot of confusing and contradictory information out there. Sometimes, when we’re confused, we do nothing. We continue to suffer in silence.

Learning about menopause was a long, lonely journey for me. I researched and talked to many doctors, nurses, acupuncturists, massage therapists, and other non-traditional healers. I was persistent, seeking knowledge, answers, and solutions that were best for me. I read books, listened to podcasts, and attended webinars. I modified my lifestyle as I chased symptoms. Two years into my journey, I published my first book, Come Back Strong, as a way of sharing everything that I had learned. If I could help even one woman improve the quality of their life or feel less alone, my mission would be complete.

As I continue to interact with both my local community and a global network, I realize that menopause is still a taboo subject in many circles. There is more work to be done. Awareness and open conversations are critical. Below I list a few resources for menopause support. If you are inclined, please share this post with your network to help more people.

As a reminder, my writing is about awareness, education, and empowerment. I’m not a doctor or a hormone specialist. I’m simply a woman who was having an ovarian cyst removed and woke up having had a hysterectomy and in full-onset surgical menopause.