My first glipses of perimenopause were emotionally overwhelming, as if my internal filter broke. I could no longer stay quiet or swallow my truth. Previously, to maintain peace and calm, I chose not to voice my thoughts on unfairness, nonsense, and ignorance. During that period, I found myself blurting these things out before I could even think if it was okay to do so. But what was fascinating was that my saying those things did not result in an argument or defensiveness. Instead, my words landed powerfully.