A phenomenological study of wellness at menopause. The lived experience of being well during the menopause transition

As for being pregnant, I don't have to tell you how to know about that." Her tone softened, and her hand came out and squeezed Suzanne's arm. "You poor kid. It's rough to go through something like that when you've been protected all your young life." Suzanne grinned. "Well, we live and learn." Carole brought over the food from the stove and placed it in the middle of the table. "Okay, enough of this talk," she said lightly. "Time to eat. Dig in." Thankfully, Suzanne helped herself to the stew, and began eating ravenously. For some reason, the horror of her experience had faded and she felt a warm glow, surrounded by her friends in a pleasant atmosphere where she knew she was safe. At least for the moment. But what about tomorrow? *** The silence was broken by Carole slamming her books closed, and pushing back the chair from the desk. "Well, enough of abnormal psychology for one night," she said. "I think I'm going to bed. You all about ready?" Suzanne opened her eyes and stretched her arms above her head. She had been resting on the couch. "I guess I'm ready," she said. "How about you, Yvonne?" Yvonne looked up from a textbook, removed her glasses, and nodded ...»