Hiya ladies. I've been on the forum a year now and just feel I want to say something.
When I made my first post i was in a bad place. I'd never felt so alone, scared and confused.
I couldnt have imagined then how much I would gain from being a member here.
There is a wealth of knowledge and experience youd be hard pressed to find elsewhere. The sharing of ideas and information is invaluable. I am now far more clued up than I was. But perhaps even more import is the support, the empathy and understanding, genuine kindness and reaching out to help others even though we are all struggeling in our own ways.
Losing my wife almost 4 years ago has been devastating but I've been overwhelmed by the comforting and caring words I have received here. Its helped me get through some very dark days., (and nights)
1, 811 posts later, covering everything from psychological issues to candid conversations about vaginas, bladders , bowels and a few other things I hadnt expected
We may not always all agree on everything on here, but that's o.k with me. It keeps things real and makes for interesting conversation.
I've said things here I've never said to anyone. Over these 12 months, I've opened my heart, spilled my guts, vented my spleen , (see what I did there?) and I've also had a proper giggle at times.
Ladies you have picked me up off the floor, calmed me in meltdowns, given sage advice and encouragement and reassurance. You've made me laugh, taught me much and inspired me. And I hope along the way I've been able to give some of this back in my own way.
I certainly dont feel alone in my meno journey anymore so thank you thank you thank you, my friends
And to anyone who is watching and unsure whether to take that step of making their first post, I say do it.!! You have nothing to lose and much to gain.
Here's to the amazing ladies of the MM forum and here's to Dr Heather Currie. . Long may it continue..
Cheers 🥂
❤
