I so recognise the struggles you have, Emma! I'm in almost exactly the same position: mid-forties, also diagnosed with anaemia (I feel like we all are? I have so many friends with the same problems; what's going on, haha?). I hope the iron pills worked for you; for me, they completely wrecked my stomach, and now I have to get an iron IV.
But let's focus on the good things, and I think your new Flock ideas sound great! It's all about making it sustainable for yourself, that way you'll still able to share the joy of making art together ❤️
Gosh, sounds like it’s really common! I actually don’t know any other women my age with it, but perhaps it’s just so common that people don’t mention it? Which is bad as it’s not something to shrug off and accept, it can be very debilitating 🙁 Sorry you had trouble with the iron tablets, I think I got lucky with them as I was told it can often cause stomach upsets.
Thanks so much, Pauline! My artist collabs (with folks like yourself 🙂) will be a little less regular but I wanted to make sure I schedule some in they bring me a lot of joy and I know my members enjoy them too!
Hooray for hormone therapy! <3
Haha! I’m hoping it’s the magical treatment I hear it is 🦄
Welcome back Emma, take good care ❤️
Thanks so much, Hippo 🙏😊
I so recognise the struggles you have, Emma! I'm in almost exactly the same position: mid-forties, also diagnosed with anaemia (I feel like we all are? I have so many friends with the same problems; what's going on, haha?). I hope the iron pills worked for you; for me, they completely wrecked my stomach, and now I have to get an iron IV.
But let's focus on the good things, and I think your new Flock ideas sound great! It's all about making it sustainable for yourself, that way you'll still able to share the joy of making art together ❤️
Gosh, sounds like it’s really common! I actually don’t know any other women my age with it, but perhaps it’s just so common that people don’t mention it? Which is bad as it’s not something to shrug off and accept, it can be very debilitating 🙁 Sorry you had trouble with the iron tablets, I think I got lucky with them as I was told it can often cause stomach upsets.
Thanks so much, Pauline! My artist collabs (with folks like yourself 🙂) will be a little less regular but I wanted to make sure I schedule some in they bring me a lot of joy and I know my members enjoy them too!