Thread by @monaeltahawy

FEMINIST GIANT is on a break until beginning of September. Until then, read: The Perimenopause Series. #ThisIs54 #PerimenopauseSeries

https://twitter.com/monaeltahawy/status/1421819028734160902

Part one: #PerimenopauseSeries

The most subversive thing a woman can do is to talk about her life as if it matters. Because it does. Her desire, especially when she is not supposed to desire or to be desired, is especially disruptive. #ThisIs54 feministgiant.com/p/essay-my-des…

Part Two: #PerimenopauseSeries

I want to be seen. Not to be told I don’t “look my age.” That's not the compliment some think it is. But to say “Here is a middle aged woman. Look,” at a time when it seems that every time I look away, my body has changed. feministgiant.com/p/essay-perime…

Part 3: The ancient Egyptian word for “makeup palette” derives from word meaning “to protect.” Kohl eyeliner was believed to protect vs harsh sunlight or the Evil Eye; I believe the eyeliner I apply protects me vs harsh days of pandemic and perimenopause. feministgiant.com/p/deliberate-b…

Part 4: #PerimenopauseSeries

Going through the pandemic and perimenopause is like trying to drive a car with the hand brake on. You have to release the hand brake and emerge.

We will emerge, our hearts unhealed and scarred but awesome. #ThisIs54 feministgiant.com/p/essay-fallin…

There will be more essays--and audio versions--for the #PerimenopauseSeries when FEMINIST GIANT returns from a break in September.

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