Hi dancer, and welcome. The menopause forums is of interest me too. Like you, I too, have no mother nor sister to talk about these "changing" years. I am just trying to let my body lead the way & go with the flow, which is not always easy. I do lots of research on the subject. Actually,researching perimenopause/menopause is how found this wonderful place to land. Lots of informative stuff here with the boomer sisters!