Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Tc on January 21, 2019, 09:21:28 PM
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This is a lighthearted post but
it was brought about by another thread i which brought up the issue of how we might make a difference in the way we are treated by GP's other docs and ppl in general and if we could take positive action.
It's a serious matter I am very interested in and one I'm feeling more and more from our collective experiences that needs addressing.
Don't know if I'm being forward here as I'm relatively new to forum but it's a thought.
In the meantime, the same thread brought up a lighter note as well and in the spirit of our shared gallows humour....
What would we call ourselves if we marched on parliament?
I have an 80 year old friend who is a "Fracking granny".
Don't think we want granny in the title.. correct me if I'm wrong.
What about reclaiming negative name calling and turning it around ..as in..
"Wet knicker brigade"?
Maybe not what we want to see on the news.
Or my own idea What about "meno warriers"
What do you all think?
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My youngest son sometimes refers to me as 'ASBO Granny'. Even though I not a granny yet.
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Ah yes Tc....meno activism...I'd be up for it. Surely a few thousand menopausal women marching on Parliament might put Brexit into perspective!
Defo no "grannies" in the title although I am one! with 4 little grandsons and another on the way! oh and probably nothing about knickers the 10 o'clock news would never let us on! I'm no good with names but taking that other thread from Knockmany and her useless GP (porn hub indeed!) ....ever heard of the game about how you work out your porn star name....You take the name of your first pet as your first name and then add the name of the street you grew up in as your second name. I'm Sasha Sandringham!
I'm sure someone has a cracker up their sleeve!
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Hey Shadyglade - wow your son is a well mannered chap, if that's all he has managed - my 2 sons and 3 step-daughters are definitely not as restrained! What they say about me is unrepeatable! ;D
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Haha please repeat. My porn star name is tinker Columbia.
Think we need a collective name if we might end up on the news.
But if we get arrested we could use our pornstars names. I always thought if I got arrested I would say my name was Emily pankhurst.
Not been arrested yet. Always talked my way out of it lol
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Shadyglade if you've got an asbo then you're in. We could go far with this.
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Lady. Congrats on the new baby :foryou:
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I am off to Parliament today with a group of ladies all bought together by Diane Danzibrink of menopause support, Dr Newson & some others will be there for a “ round table “ discussion. It's from Diane's campaign & petition to “ Make Menopause Matter†. I'm there re VA & the impact it can have on women in the workplace.
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Good luck Maryjane I really hope it goes well. If they take on board what's said so many lives could be transformed and money currently being wasted on costly unnecessary investigations could be put to much better use giving us all access to decent menopause care.
Thank you for all your hard work along with the other ladies involved. I really appreciate what you are doing xx
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:rofl: - I'm in but panic attacks would stop me getting there :'(
Good Luck MJ :foryou:
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Hey Maryjane - please say there are loads of disaffected women who would like to do something but don't know what! How exciting and good luck..... oh and if you see Dominic Grieve whilst you are there, would you punch him on the nose and tell him he is a idiot from me!!! (regarding brexit of course!)
oh and your porn star name is?....what? CKLD ;D ;D
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Hello Tc and ladies,
The Hot Brigade
Menopause Power
Menopause Pride
Menopause Action
Menopause Now
Changing The Change
Conolly X
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I like "The Hot Brigade"! :)
Put the word menopause in it and every man would run a mile! but put the word "Hot" into something associated with women, their "bits" get their attention!! ;D
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Changing the Change does it for me ..........
I don't have a porn name ...........
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I have also thought of Hot-Wet-Sexy Brigade ;D but then I thought it could be misleading ;D ;D ;D
Conolly X
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:lol: but some of us ain't ::)
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;D very misleading Tinker Colombia!
;D now now ...CKLD you have had pets, I know cos you've said and you certainly lived somewhere when you were young!!! - don't be shy :lol:
What about you Sparkle?
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CLKD,
What? Hot, wet or sexy? It's a perfect brief description of myself...
:boobs: ;D
Conolly X
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Sexy will do - the other ? nouns ? don't apply ;)
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Haha. Great ideas ladies. Maryjane that is amazing. So exciting. I hope it goes well and please let us know how you got on. I'm sure everyone will be realy interested.
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The hot flush brigade
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Do we have a Uniform like the Suffragettes did? There's an organisation of ladies whose costume is basically red. They do Good Works around the country.
When I wear Purple ;)
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Lets just stick to marching on parliament and porn names shall we?!! - don't bring dressing up into it!!! :-X Heaven knows where it will go :-X ;D ;D
"when I wear" is a funny name for a pet CKLD and your street name was "purple"????? :lol:
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You've lost the gist Ladybt - 'when I wear purple' will have to find the 'poem'
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CLKD,
What? Hot, wet or sexy? It's a perfect brief description of myself...
:boobs: ;D
Conolly X
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When I am an old woman I shall wear purple
With a red hat which doesn't go, and doesn't suit me.
And I shall spend my pension on brandy and summer gloves
And satin sandals, and say we've no money for butter.
I shall sit down on the pavement when I'm tired
And gobble up samples in shops and press alarm bells
And run my stick along the public railings
And make up for the sobriety of my youth.
I shall go out in my slippers in the rain
And pick the flowers in other people's gardens
And learn to spit.
You can wear terrible shirts and grow more fat
And eat three pounds of sausages at a go
Or only bread and pickle for a week
And hoard pens and pencils and beermats and things in boxes.
But now we must have clothes that keep us dry
And pay our rent and not swear in the street
And set a good example for the children.
We must have friends to dinner and read the papers.
But maybe I ought to practise a little now?
So people who know me are not too shocked and surprised
When suddenly I am old, and start to wear purple.
Acknowledgement:
© Jenny Joseph, SELECTED POEMS, Bloodaxe 1992.
Jenny passed away on January 8, 2018 at age 85. What a wonderful gift she has left us!)
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It's lovely CKLD....now I see....
Me... I'm going for Leopard print...my girls always buy me sparkly things and leopard print! :boobs: Anyone able to put leopard print on this emoji?... just so I can see the future!! :lol:
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:clapping:
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Love the poem.
I have seen those ladies out and about the red hat ladies I was talking to one of them and she said they wear red and purple but when it's their birthday they wear purple had and red dress. The last group I saw had ladies from 40+.
Great suggestions for names.
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If I knew how to post a picture I would re yesterday's round table discussion at Westminster for menopause. It's on my & others social media platforms.
This was all bought about by relentless campaigning by Diane Danzibrink. There where 15 of us in the room, including Dr Louise Newson, Dr Hannah Short , Baroness Jenkins, Womens Health Minister Jackie Doyle Price, 2 more MPs & some other ladies who had a story to tell.
Really good hours discussion, a working committee will be formed of us all the Ministers suggestion, Dr Newson & Diane where excellent regards facts & figures etc.
I think they most definitely no about vaginal atrophy now, the problems it causes, Menopausal women not turning up for smear tests due to pain, & the care of the elderly re V issues.
So a huge thanks for Diane for inviting me, and too think vaginal atrophy was discussed, & lots more in Westminster, I feel hopeful that change will happen & I really hope my daughters will be greeted by more knowledgeable GPs & they themselves will be educated.
Two MPs a male & the minister received a book each 🤗, we all had to introduce ourselves & I was first 😳 those who knew me had big smiles & a chuckle 🥴 when I announced my names Jane Lewis I have written a book called “ Me & My Menopausal Vagina “ plus two young lads in the room, quite a moment really.
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Bet their faces were a picture - Maryjane ;D
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What an achievement Maryjane. how amazing that all Dianes hard work and determination has lead to this.
And your book has gone to parliament!!
You should all feel very proud of yourselves.
Any links you can share with us for the pics etc.
:thankyou: for having the courage to speak up
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Well Done U - wish I had been a Fly on the Wall. Haven't managed to put a comment on Amazon yet but it will get done. Did you make the evening News?
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Hello Maryjane,
Congratulations!
If you want to post the photo, all you have to do is right click on the image, select 'Copy image address', click on the 'Insert image' button (below 'Bold' button) on the 'Reply Menu'. A code will appear (img between brackets and /img between brackets). Position the cursor between the first and second sets of brackets and voila.
Just beware of copyrights and people displayed in the photo ;)
Conolly X
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Will try Connolly . Re permission the Minister & others have all posted first to be shared on SM, the photo was taken for the purpose to raise awareness. 😊 but thank you. 💐