6 Comments
Jul 5, 2022Liked by Melissa Gilbert

I'm doing a read of your back-issues Melissa. I'm alcohol free as I learned through years of hormonal havoc that it seriously messes with me. If you also manage a highly sensitive system and are menopausal, it's a lighter to the bonfire. The other contributing factor is the sense of fear and inadequacy that most women carry deep in their psyche and that, often unknowingly, contribute to the physical symptoms of menopause. Peeling back the layers of these emotions to root out their causes has made a fundamental difference to my experience of life. We're complex beings and I agree that sharing our journey and experiences will make us stronger.

Expand full comment
May 16, 2022Liked by Melissa Gilbert

I put the cork in the bottle 18 years ago. Whatever ailments befall me in my life, I feel insured and secure because of my sobriety. That feels better than any booze buzz, and there's zero hangover. I couldn't give two shits about how anyone judges me either, because I'm a grown feminist, and I do whatever I want!

Expand full comment
May 10, 2022Liked by Melissa Gilbert

Maybe the problem is we try to untangle the biddybid when instead we need to wake up in one morning and decide to cut the little fucker off.

6 years alcohol free.... and the most empowering thing is no longer having to participate in the daily internal alcohol dialogue. Wahine need to start these honest conversations and then lean into each other to create supportive environments.

Expand full comment