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The chapter explores the personal journey through menopause, from deep despair to finding humor in emotional states, challenging societal narratives. It likens menopause to a second adolescence, where intense emotions and desires lead to a profound sense of liberation. The speaker reflects on the tumultuous inner turmoil, invisibility, and the urge to assert oneself, accepting their true self amidst profound change.
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