The Heavy Days

⚠️ A little note: This post talks about women’s cycles, hormones, and emotions. It may feel a bit personal or “feminine” for some readers, but I share it in the hope that it resonates with those who need it or helps others understand better.

When PMS Makes the Heart Heavier

Every month, just before my period, I notice how different I feel. It’s not just the tiredness or the headaches, it’s the emotions. They come in waves, stronger than usual, and sometimes they catch me off guard.

Last month, I missed my son, who is away in boarding school. Of course, I always miss him, but this time, the feeling was so intense that I cried for over 24 hours. The longing felt heavier than it normally does, almost unbearable, like a shadow that refused to lift.

I’ve come to realize it’s not just me being “too emotional.” Hormones shift before menstruation, and they play with the chemicals in the brain that regulate mood. What might feel like a small ache on a normal day can become a deep wound during PMS.

Knowing this doesn’t take the sadness away, but it gives me compassion for myself. It helps me understand that I’m not weak…I’m simply human, moving through a rhythm my body knows well. And in those moments, I try to give myself permission to feel, to rest, and to remind myself that the storm will pass.

Because it always does.

Author: Emaistace

wife, mom, sister, daughter, aunty, friend. writing my everyday thoughts as they pop up. View all posts by Emaistace