Why menstrual issues are often a drainage problem — not just a hormone problem If you struggle with: * PMS that feels intense or destabilizing * Heavy, clotty, painful periods * Breast tenderness * Migraines before your cycle * Bloating that worsens premenstrually * Histamine flares around ovulation or your period * Anxiety that spikes cyclically You’ve likely been told: “It’s just hormones.” But that’s incomplete. For many women, menstrual symptoms are not just about how muc

Intimate betrayal doesn’t just hurt emotionally. It changes how your body understands safety. I’ve waited to post this, but I know it’s important. Now is the time. As a woman who’s walked through this (and the coinciding health effects) and has experienced profound healing - it’s time to share the hope with others. I hope this piece helps you feel heard, seen, validated, and deeply cared for. Even if it doesn’t resonate with you personally, I hope it helps you understand anot

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