# @thekerripaul on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ6Bd_VpgtG
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/70161853-thekerripaul-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-06-22T23:28:47.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Kerri Paul (@thekerripaul) — https://gondola.cc/thekerripaul

## Caption

Listen... nobody told us our 40s were going to come with surprise plot twists. 😂

One minute you’re feeling like yourself, and the next you’re carrying a fan everywhere, forgetting why you walked into the kitchen, and wondering why you’re exhausted after getting a full night’s sleep.

If you’re over 40 and navigating perimenopause, just know you’re not crazy—and you’re definitely not alone. 

Here’s your reminder to give yourself a little more grace. 

Your body’s changing, but that doesn’t mean you stop showing up for yourself. 

Prioritize your rest. Move your body. Eat your protein and take your collagen. (Pro-tip, loving the collagen peptides from blackgirlvitamins )

Also, keep your doctor’s appointments! And if you’re like me, that means actually GO to the doc appointments that your hubby schedules for you. (Talking to myself on this one.) 🤭

And most of all, don’t feel guilty for saying “no” when your body needs a recovery day! ‘Cause I’m QUICK to put me first. Ummkayyy? 

Now tell me... what’s been the most unexpected part of perimenopause for you? 

Let’s help each other out in the comments.

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#WomenOver40 #Perimenopause #MillennialMom #BlackWomenOver40 #WomenSupportingWomen

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blackwomenover40, womenover40, perimenopause, millennialmom, womensupportingwomen

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