Dirty Little Secrets

There is an unspoken pact in the sorority of sisterhood. One that accepts a vow of silence on topics that affect us all, yet are not freely discussed.

One example is breastfeeding. When I was pregnant, no one told me how difficult the simple act of feeding my child would be. All I ever read and heard was, “Breast is best!” Why didn’t anyone tell me about the pain and frustration involved?

Another example is menopause. Inevitably, this is something that all women experience. Why didn’t anyone tell me that I would feel irrationally irritable and have such extreme physical symptoms (hello, night sweats and insomnia)?

We women need to share our experiences and support each other. No more suffering in silence!