The Perimenopause Devotional: 30 Days of Grace, Humor, and Relief for Surviving the Hormonal Havoc: A Menopause Book - Softcover

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Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798217153411

Verlag: Waterbrook Press (A Division of Random House Inc), 2026

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It's time to talk (and laugh and cry and scream) about Perimenopause with this one-of-a-kind devotional that offers practical help and faith encouragement—because you are not alone!

Don’t suffer in silence through big life changes, especially when it comes to perimenopause—who invited her to the party anyway? We didn’t! But she showed up one day and refuses to leave, so let’s get real and find the humor in it (before we start crying again).

So yes! We are going to talk about peri—the itchy ears, the rage that pops up out of nowhere, the heat wave that descends upon you while sleeping, the urge to pee all the time, and even the long-gone desire to be touched by your man (why did that one have to go?!).

Perimenopause no longer needs to be downplayed or kept hidden. With humor and grace, this devotional will help you identify unhelpful stigmas, understand symptoms, and find a little peace with your new physical, emotional, and spiritual reality. Along with helpful medical research (finally, right?) and real stories, each entry offers

• a daily scripture
• a short devotional
• a guided prayer
• a Hormonal Havoc Hack that speaks to your physical and emotional needs
• journaling space for reflection on your own perimenopausal journey

Keep sharing those unserious memes about this season of your life (laughter helps) but also give yourself the gift of daily reminders that you are not alone, God cares about this too, and you don’t have to let perimenopause have the last word!

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Introduction

We do not lose heart, but though our outer
person is decaying, yet our inner person is
being renewed day by day.

—2 CORINTHIANS 4:16, NASB

A few years ago, I heard the word perimenopause for the very first time. Menopause, and its horrors that awaited every woman, was old news. But peri? Never heard of her. Which is wild, since billions of women have experienced it before me. Yet with each generation comes more openness about all the experiences of women. And now, with perimenopause becoming a household term, we don’t have to suffer in silence or be confused about our changing bodies. Instead, we can have conversations and share memes that make us laugh and feel seen.

Perimenopause has been described as “puberty but can seem more extreme,”1 which makes sense as perimenopause includes dealing with erratic hormone levels that cause havoc in our bodies. This is the first stage of the transition to no longer menstruating, and our reproductive hormone levels rise and fall unevenly. That means a whole slew of side effects, like hot flashes, brain fog, and even anxiety.

And while we can commiserate over all the changes our bodies are going through, it can still feel overwhelming, painful, confusing, and just plain out there. Plenty of times I’ve thought that what I’m experiencing has to be my body simply being weird. Surely itchy ears aren’t tied to perimenopause—only to discover I’m not the only one and, yes, itchy ears are a real thing. Why? Estrogen.

I just want to ask estrogen why she hates us, because we’ve always been a ride or die for her.

But I digress.

The truth is, this “pit stop” on the way to menopause isn’t for the weak. It affects us physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Even if we don’t always feel it, this is one of the first times our body is telling us, “Guess what? You are aging.”

That’s what this devotional is for. To remind you that you are not alone, that there are options that can help you with your symptoms, and that you can grow more deeply in your faith in this season because God hasn’t abandoned you. He created every part of you and knows you. And we can be excited about growing older!

You’ll find insights about the different symptoms and moments you experience; prayers to guide you; Hormonal Havoc Hacks to help you with practical, everyday stuff; and dedicated Clear the Chaos journaling space. You can use this journaling space to clear your mind, release some rage, write out your own prayers, reflect a little further, or even jot down items you know you’ll want to remember later. These pages are for you.

I also want to acknowledge that while there are so many amazing physicians, the healthcare system can sometimes fail us. When our symptoms are diminished, dismissed, or ignored, it’s not just frustrating or annoying but can be troubling and stressful. This means we need to learn how to advocate for ourselves. As someone who normally avoids confrontation, I know how hard it can be to do this—but it’s important and worth it. I recommend recording your symptoms, thoughts, and observations so you have them during appointments and can make sure you get to say what you need to say. In some cases, advocating for yourself may even mean needing to switch from doctors who don’t understand or aren’t able to help you.

While there are times when perimenopause is not fun at all, this is a new day in the life of being a woman. We can joke about it, we can cry about it (I have!), we can ask questions about it, we can take medications for it when needed, and we can thank God for the joy of a new stage of life.

And don’t forget to share those funny memes!

Everything’s falling apart on me, God;
put me together again with your Word.

—Psalm 119:107, MSG

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Waterbrook Press (A Division of Random House Inc)
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2026
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 13: 9798217153411
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 224
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: SC; https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/; ; CL MODESTO LAFUENTE 41; Madrid; Madrid; Spanien