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Catherene's avatar

Happy Goddess Birthday 🎉 this gave me chills - reminders and so many inspirations …May we as a collective -no longer disappear but Show up in full force - maiden mother wise woman crone priestess medicine woman storyteller artist healer poet …Wise and in bright colors and coral lipstick and smiles as bright as yours in your picture🙏 thank you 😊

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Sherry Lynn's avatar

This comment made me smile so wide. coral lipstick, bright colors, and the women who never left. Yes, to all of it. Thank you for meeting this one in full presence. We’re not going anywhere.

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Catrina Haze's avatar

Sherry, I am in love with this fiery manifesto against the cultural erasure of aging women, outliving the narratives meant to shrink you. 🙌 The leopard print blouse is 🔥

Your line about being "handed a script" cuts deep. It’s not just about aging, it’s about how society assigns expiration dates to women’s voices, desires, and visibility.

How has facing mortality shaped your commitment to being seen?

P.S.: I know, I am late to the party, but Happy Birthday 🎉 May each of your days matter!

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Sherry Lynn's avatar

Thank you. It means a lot that you felt the heat in it.

Facing mortality didn’t make me bold. It made me honest. There’s a difference.

I’ve had three near-death experiences, not metaphorically. They were actual brushes with the edge - one involving a bottle of industrial strength hydrogen peroxide and a stroke that should’ve killed me. But it didn’t. And each time, what came back with me wasn’t what most people talk about with a huge awakening. It was flat out refusal.

Refusal to disappear, stay small and agree to follow a script I didn’t write.

The leopard blouse...that's a statement. ;)

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Rule Your Reality's avatar

Happiest of Birthdays!

Thank you for the Sacred service of existing...for now.

Fierce Fact: Our species is one of only 3 that experiences menopause. Why? Their Divine Genetics evolved to prioritize Wisdom as one of the primary requirements for not just surviving, thriving as well.

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Sherry Lynn's avatar

Thank you for this lovely comment and well wishes! And, yesI had heard that about menopause once and completely forgot. What a beautiful reminder. Wisdom for not just surviving, for thriving… I’ll take that. Grateful you’re here.

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Saved by Grace's avatar

Absolutely wonderful! Wishing you a very happy birthday and may you continue to embrace every minute of life and being wonderful you 🍾🥰 Karen

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Sherry Lynn's avatar

Thank you for the lovely wishes! 🩷

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Stephanie Elizabeth's avatar

Celebrating you and all your love & beauty, Mommy! Happy Birthday 🩷🎊☀️🧚🏻✨🥰

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Sherry Lynn's avatar

Thank you sweetie! 😘

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Stephanie Elizabeth's avatar

🩷🩷🩷

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