This holiday season, I’m thankful for menopause! Sure, when I entered perimenopause, I never thought I’d say that. Like many women, when I entered perimenopause, I was irritable, uncomfortable, spacey, and sleepless. But now, with hormone happiness—and without the threat of hot flashes and mood swings, I can appreciate this era of my life (that’s right, menopause!) for all of the blessings it has brought me. So, why do you ask, am I thankful for menopause? Let me count the reasons: