What Women Tell Us They Wish They Had During Menopause

We know the journey of menopause is unique for every woman.

Different stories. Different symptoms.
But again and again, we hear the same quiet ache:

“I just wish someone had prepared me.”

Not just for the hot flushes or the sleep struggles.
But for the emotional unraveling.
The questions. The identity loss. The fog of confusion that can make even simple moments feel impossible.

We’ve gathered some of the most common longings women have shared with us, and maybe you’ll see yourself in them too.

“Someone to just say — I get it. Me too.”

There is nothing more powerful than hearing we’re not the only one.
So many women tell us they felt like they were going mad, until they spoke to another woman who had walked the same path. Shame evaporates when we see other women experiencing something similar to ourselves. And when shame dissapears, healing is rapid.

“A space to fall apart without needing to explain myself.”

Menopause can be messy, emotional, and overwhelming. And can last many years.
Sometimes, we don’t need or want advice. We just want somewhere safe to soften.
To not have to hold it all together for once.

“Tools to manage the chaos in my body and mind.”

While this transition is natural, that doesn’t mean we should have to navigate it blind.
Navigating the journey of menopause is like learning and applying a new language. It can feel like a lot to learn and process all at once. We need simple, straight forward information about nervous system regulation, to practical mindset tools. We need supportive guidance rooted in wisdom and compassion.

“To not feel ashamed for struggling.”

So many of us have learned to hide our feelings and mask whats really going on behind a false smile.
Too many women feel like they’re failing.
As if struggling is a sign of weakness, rather than a normal, human response to change. We need to learn new ways to navigate change, ones that include vulnerability and openness as a sign of strength, not weakness.

“A place where I don’t feel invisible.”

So many women tell us they feel unseen in their daily lives…as mums, at work, in their relationships, in society at large.
The grief of invisibility is real. But when women gather, we become mirrors for each other’s power, beauty, and strength. Its pretty darn special.

“Real support. From real women. Not just another clinical checklist.”

So many women start their menopause journey by going to their GP. And they leave feeling overlooked, confused, and rushed.
Menopause is a deeply transformative experience that calls for something much deeper than a symptoms checklist.
It’s about being held, heard, and honoured in your experience.
It’s about community…not just care plans.

You don’t have to go through this alone.

If any of this resonates, we want you to know:
There is another way.

Our 4-week online Menopause Circle begins soon.
A weekly gathering of real women, held in sacred space by us, Bridget and Marie, with gentle guidance, sisterhood, and support.

You’ll be welcomed as you are. No masks. No shame. Just truth, tenderness, and transformation.