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A little teary from laughing so hard at this post. So good. So (sadly) accurate.

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Are you sure those are tears and not beads of sweat, Margaret???? Who can tell in these middle-aged lady bodies???? Thank you for reading!

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It's *usually* beads of sweat, mind you. I can't lie.

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I'm a little late to this party, but I'm so glad I made it. I'm still giggling over here. I related to just about everything (no full-on hot flashes yet, but the night sweats are a nice preview), and this line in particular: "The Middle-Aged Lady Changeover often coincides with that beautiful time in a woman’s life where her filter melts away and she just doesn’t give an F anymore." One of the most popular stories I wrote on Medium was "I'm a 40-Year-Old Woman, and I Give Zero Fucks." So yes, this is definitely a thing and it's friggin' beautiful.

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Best thing I’ve read this year. SPOT ON.

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Thank you, Shannon! I mean, sorry you can relate. 😂 Your newsletter sounds awesome! I can’t wait to dig in!

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Love this. When I roll down my window when it’s raining it’s not because I farted. I’m having a hot flash!

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Hahahhaha! In my case two things can be true at the same time!

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🤣🤣

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Omg I am DYING 💀💀💀💀. You need a stage and a mic my friend.

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That's my dream! The Moth is on my vision board! :) (Also I should do something with that theater degree from 20-some years ago.

Thank you as always for reading, Sri!

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I’m manifesting for you!

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I’d like to place an order for a Crank & Shank t-shirt, please.

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Coming right up! (how do you work this screen printer again...)

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