Why I Cancel Appointments Without Guilt Now — (and What Sacred Skin Rest Looks Like When Lady Flo is Here)
There was a time I’d push through everything—deadlines, classes, appointments—even when my body was begging me to slow down. But not anymore. Now, when Lady Flo arrives, I soften. I cancel. I unplug. I listen. I let my skin, my spirit, and my cycle breathe. This is what I call sacred rest . And it’s beautiful. There is strength in surrender, grace in slowing down. For centuries, women have been told to suppress their cycles—to hide their pain, power, and patterns. But I believe in reclaiming this rhythm. I believe that resting is revolutionary. I Cancel Because I Care (About Me) Sometimes, period days are hard for me, especially when I've been exhausted on the days leading to it. Before, I pushed myself when there are "important" things scheduled like classes. I felt guilty if I had to cancel. Back in school, I used to feel bad when I had to skip school because I was sick. I was a sickly child and had many days out of school. This guilt carried through adulthood. ...