My menstrual story - the highlights

 

→ I experienced my first period (menarche) at 11 years old and have been menstruating for 27 years so far. Upon deeper exploration and reflection, my experience of menarche felt messy, steeped in shame and went unnoticed. 
 

→ I started tracking my menstrual cycle about nine years ago, this was influenced by my chronic illness (Graves Disease) diagnosis at the time, and the importance of tracking health information to support me in my specialist appointments. 

 

→ I started exploring how I feel in each phase of my cycle about five years ago, as I immersed myself in all things menstrual cycles, learning how my energy would shift and change throughout my cycle.

 

→ In the past two years I have been cultivating a deeper, more intimate relationship with my womb space. This level of intimacy however has brought with it intense emotions as I understand more and more of my maternal lineage, and the trauma and unresolved grief that my womb has inherited. One day when I have the words I hope to share more with you on the insights, reflections and lessons gained, until then I will continue to surrender to the experience.

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I have been on a menstrual path of self-exploration for nine years (and counting) now, and so far I have

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→ developed a deeper appreciation for my menstrual cycle and my cyclical experience, 

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→ learned to treat my body with compassion, especially during moments when it has felt extra hard to be in a menstruating body - intense period pain and heavy flow, I am looking at you on this one,

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→ created a cycle tracking practice that is meaningful and is steeped in exploring and understanding my cyclical strengths and vulnerabilities,

 

→ been able to care for my changing cyclical needs in a way that works for me, and 

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→ explored my menstrual story, gaining a greater understanding of my menstrual conditioning and its impact, and creating more empowered beliefs about my cyclical experience.

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