This was originally based on an episode about the challenges of menopause from a great and emotional podcast I love called “Bodies”. I was reminded of women in my life who often felt they had to silently endure changes in their bodies, minimizing needs and rendering their struggles invisible to others. In this piece, I wanted to emphasize how these transformations shouldn’t be stowed away. They should instead be visibly supported through all their highs and lows, and honored as a measure of immense strength and ultimately positive change.