Shame can quietly shape the way we remember our past, especially the chapters that feel complicated, misunderstood, or hard to explain. In this personal reflection, I share how I began releasing shame tied to my early modeling career, honoring my younger self, and reclaiming self-worth through honesty, compassion, and self-acceptance.

I have felt a ashamed about this career chapter of my life… just two days ago I shared my shame with my mom, she was shocked and said she had no idea. My Mom didn’t know as I never was fully transparent about my feelings with anyone, including myself.

A personal reflection on perimenopause, women’s health, and navigating hormonal change with greater awareness, support, and self-compassion

I turned 44 this July and have found myself arriving at a new chapter of womanhood, hello, perimenopause.

My desire to write and share my words around this often-taboo subject is simple: to acknowledge perimenopause and menopause with more openness, less shame, and deeper support. This transition is not something women should feel they have to navigate alone.