I read it in a book. I believe the book was by Susan Wilson — Making Sense of Menopause.

She claimed that estrogen is a domesticating hormone — allowing women to tolerate building a nest & raising young while putting their own lives on hold. When our estrogen levels go down — we are able to put ourselves back into the equation.

I believe it because I’ve seen it happen in my own life & in the lives of so many of my friends. Try to let go of the guilt if you can. You deserve a bit of care & joy as much as the rest of your family. ❤ I know it’s hard.

You ARE the project. That’s exactly right!