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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 2 – Intermediate)
Topic: Hot and Cold (04/09/09)
Take It From Me, Please!


I threw the covers off and sat straight up in bed. Sweat was running down my neck and trickling down my chest. I took a deep breath and tried to get my bearings. Where was I? Had I sleepwalked my way to the sauna? Had a freak heat wave hit the Northwest in the middle of Winter? Was I having a nightmare?

Little did I know that my nightmare was just beginning. It was the start of a new age. It was the apex of a life well lived. It was the first mile of a journey that many must walk. It was the wake up call to a startling reality. It was, yes, menopause.

What? When did this happen? Im too young. How could I be struck down in my prime? I thought there must be some mistake. I had decided long ago that I wasn’t going to go through this. Wasn’t God listening? It isn’t fair, I shrieked in my mind.

I sat very still, hoping I wouldn’t wake my husband. This was going to be a blow to him. His little woman was about to become the victim of a terrible disease, an affliction I would never be able to explain to him. I would never be the same. Now would come the hairs on my face and the thinning of the hair on my head. I could feel the wrinkles appearing and my bones weakening. I knew my breasts would now begin their race to my waist. Yes, it was indeed a nightmare of sorts.

The next thing I knew, I had gone from hot to cold. Back on came the covers and I settled back in to my warm, yet somewhat damp, comfy bed. I lay there for a while, dozing and thinking that it must have been a fluke. I must be coming down with something, I said to myself. I felt normal again and drifted off to sleep.

The next few weeks confirmed my worst fears. I was entering the change of life. I had been in denial for a while, but now was feeling more at home with the idea. It is years later now, and I have made it through the worst of the worst. I cant say I have taken it all with grace and poise. There were times when my personality was less than attractive, and I must admit, I hated men at times for escaping this condition. I tried not to take it out on my husband. Actually, I think he came through it all undamaged for the most part.

You have to be mature about the whole thing. You have to be at peace with your womanhood. I didn’t win any awards for conquering menopause, but I did come through with flying colors, I’d say. I didn’t assault anyone. I didn’t turn into the wicked witch of the west. Yes, it was fine, just fine. Now I look back at the whole experience and laugh.

Well, o.k., so I don’t look back and laugh.
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Amy Stanbury
04/16/09
I loved the humour of the first several paragraphs. I think it lost a bit of momentum when you brought it up to the present time and personal reflection. I wanted to hear some more funny experiences of this menopausal lady! She is keeping it real!
Rachel Stone
04/18/09
What I'd like to see is an article to us women soon to be on this adventure. On when and how to prepare our husbands for the worst while hoping for the best. Seriously, I'd love to read a full write-up from your wise and light-hearted perspective.
Laury Hubrich
04/19/09
Ha! I liked how you ended this:) Honestly!
Beckie Stewart
04/19/09
I liked how you approached this topic. I've not hit this stage in life yet and know it's approaching. I hope I too can manage to not be a witch!! Thanks for sharing.