Despite what society might lead us to believe, perimenopause is not a decline. It’s more like a transition that guides us toward the inner Queen we have always been. It’s a time for us to learn that the nurture and care we’ve given others throughout life can also be directed inward, toward ourselves. For many women, one of the first noticeable changes during perimenopause is weight gain. Not necessarily dramatic. But different. Clothes fit differently. The waistline feels

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