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Katie B's avatar

Whew. I am 51, having my first period in several months (that clock starting over again) and I would also like to lift heavy shit. Thank you for sharing this story of trauma and healing.

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Mona Eltahawy's avatar

I hear you about that clock! My once started again after 10 months...Hang in there, you're almost there! And lifting heavy shit is so so so good! Yes!

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Stephen Cobb's avatar

A very happy birthday to you Mona!

(We have the same birthday!)

May you keep on getting up,

and keeping up the good work.

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Mona Eltahawy's avatar

Thank you for your kind words 💜✊🏽❤️ My birthday is in the summer (the essay was first published on July 28) but Happy Birthday to you!

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