Women Sharing Friendship Breakup or Perimenopause Stories - The Honest Talk

Looking for insight for these upcoming stories for The Honest Talk. Please reach out if you might be a fit, or share with your network! (identities can be anonymized). ~~ Friendship breakups: Why losing a close friend hurts more than we admit ~~ We have rituals for romantic breakups—the ice cream, the music, the closure conversations. But when a deep friendship ends, we're expected to just move on. Women experience grief, confusion, and lingering questions that come when a friendship fades or fractures, and these losses deserve the same space we give heartbreak. If you've lost an important friendship, I'd love to hear as much or as little as you feel comfortable sharing. ~~ The perimenopause paradox: Why women's most common health transition remains a mystery ~~ Nearly every woman will experience perimenopause, yet most can't recognize the symptoms when they start. From rage and anxiety to joint pain and sleep disruption, the 40+ symptoms often get misdiagnosed as depression, aging, or "just being stressed." Why are women still navigating this transition in the dark? If you've struggled or are struggling to get answers, let's chat. #journorequest