You’re Not Broken — You’re in Perimenopause

A healing reframe for women navigating the confusing middle place of perimenopause

Introduction:

One day you’re fine.
The next, you’re crying in the grocery store parking lot because someone took the last oat milk.

Your cycle is all over the place. Your brain feels foggy. You’re snappy, exhausted, and wondering where your old self went.

And deep down, a quiet fear creeps in:
“What is happening to me?”
“Why can’t I hold it together?”
“Am I falling apart?”

Let me say this clearly:
You are not broken.
You are in transition.
And you are not alone.

🌿 Perimenopause Isn’t the End — It’s a Turning Point

Perimenopause is the phase before menopause — a time of shifting hormones, identity, and physiology that can begin as early as your mid-30s.

And yet, no one prepares us for it.
There’s no handbook. No clear milestone.
Just the creeping sense that our body, mind, and emotions aren’t behaving the way they used to.

But this is not dysfunction.
It’s transformation.

Your body is asking for new rhythms.
Your nervous system is calling for rest.
Your soul may even be whispering, “It’s time for a new chapter.”

💬 Why It Feels So Scary

We live in a culture that celebrates productivity, youth, and keeping it all together. So when your hormones shift — and your energy, emotions, and cycles follow — it can feel like failure.

You might think:

• “Why am I so tired all the time?”

• “Why can’t I focus like I used to?”

• “Why am I snapping at people I love?”

• “Why don’t I feel like myself anymore?”

Here’s the truth no one tells you:
These are normal signs of perimenopause.
And your body isn’t betraying you — it’s trying to recalibrate.

Explore Is This Normal or Am I Losing It

🌀 You’re Not Falling Apart — You’re Being Reconfigured

Perimenopause isn’t just about hormones — it’s about identity.

It often brings:

• The resurfacing of old patterns or wounds

• A reexamination of your relationships

• A desire to reclaim your voice, space, or truth

• A slow shedding of roles that no longer fit

It can feel like grief… and liberation… and confusion… all at once.

This is the messy middle. The in-between. The liminal space where healing happens.

🔄 Transition Looks Like Discomfort Before Clarity

Think of this as a rite of passage — but one without ceremony or societal support.

You may not be who you once were.
You’re not yet who you’re becoming.
But this in-between place? It’s sacred. And it’s reshaping you from the inside out.

🧭 What Can You Do When You Feel Lost?

1. Name it.
   Say the word: Perimenopause. Don’t hide it. Naming it brings relief.

2. Track your symptoms.
   Your body has rhythms — even if they feel erratic right now. Tracking them gives you patterns, power, and peace.

3. Get support.
   You don’t need to do this alone. Talk to a provider who understands hormones and midlife. Join a community that gets it.

4. Reclaim your rituals.
   Small, consistent acts of care — rest, nourishment, boundaries — will bring your nervous system back to center.

💌 You Deserve to Feel Like You Again

You’re not broken.
You’re not weak.
You’re not too sensitive, dramatic, or lazy.

You’re in the middle of a biological and emotional transformation that deserves gentleness, knowledge, and support.

This is the beginning of your Second Spring — even if it doesn’t feel like it yet.

📘 Next Step:

👉 Download the Perimenopause Symptom Decoder  — a simple guide to help you understand what’s happening in your body and how to start feeling more like yourself again.

🔗 Related Reads:

• Perimenopausal Symptoms You Didn’t Know Were Hormonal → 

• When to See a Provider About Perimenopause Symptoms → 

• Everything You Need to Know About Perimenopause →

💌 Your Next Steps

🎯 Not sure where you are in the transition?
👉 Take the quiz: Is It Perimenopause — or Something Else?
You’ll discover which stage you’re in — like Whispers & Warnings — and get a free stage-specific guide to start balancing your hormones naturally.

🌿 Ready for deeper support?
👉 Join the waitlist for the Hormone Harmony Hub — your space for clarity, confidence, and calm through every stage.

👩‍⚕️ About the Author

Simone Burke, N.D. is a Naturopathic Doctor and Hormone Health Educator who helps women navigate the physical and emotional changes of perimenopause with clarity and compassion. Through her signature membership, the Hormone Harmony Hub, she supports women in balancing hormones naturally and reclaiming their vitality.