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This was EVERY kind of delightful, and a refreshing and encouraging read about the end of the journey! I've only read dire accounts of what the ending looks/feels like.

(Especially loved the bit about your Dad massaging your legs during cramps and your consideration for him . That was so so sweet on both ends :):) )

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What a wholesome, full circle ⭕️ story!

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Wah!! I have never read such an easy-breezy piece on this subject. You have achieved menopause with your special pizzaz and well done!! ❤️❤️

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🤩

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Muahhhh....my sanjay lal sharma....ab kahan gayi woh spirit to cycle

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😂

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Ha! I laughed so hard at the end. And the leg massage was so sweet! Still caught up in your writing

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Savvy!!!! I had no desire or curiosity for periods either ..just that my ma had told me it would happen , so I needed it to happen and be done with it ! How much I have detested this monthly torment!

So action packed this story was.... mazzaa agaya!

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An absolutely delightful essay Savvy! Loved so many bits - the bloomers, your dad massaging your legs, and ignoring it all to play.

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God! How i hated those times.. and still hate it. Reading your post, now iam wishing more harder than ever for it to go away!

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Ha ha haaaaa mazeydaar, Savvy! From one tomboy who's gone through some awful(est) cramps to another, thank you!

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Also, I'd like to add: I've personally witnessed how women with no history of cramps would just not get your pain. I'm so glad you wrote this :)

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