"On a work trip to Melbourne, I detoured into the city to get fitted for a bra. A friend had shared that it was an experience all women should have because, regardless of age and body type, a supportive bra is always worthwhile; as is the firm yet kind guidance of a professional fitter who has seen it all. It was her hand on my upper back to steady me, my friend said. It made me cry."
"I breastfed four babies for eight years, wearing maternity bras for too many months after my youngest had weaned. The elastic had stretched and the stitching had frayed. These bras were not unlike me: tired, soft around the edges, and a little threadbare. Now as I enter perimenopause, I'm having a hard time articulating exactly how to define the change, even though the shift into a new life stage is overt."
I detoured into the city during a work trip to Melbourne to get fitted for a bra after a friend recommended the experience. I had breastfed four babies over eight years and continued wearing maternity bras long after, leaving elastic stretched and stitching frayed. Entering perimenopause produced an ambiguous feeling of not quite being myself. I sought a simple, supportive fitting and encountered Debbie, who moved quickly, gathered preferences, described styles, and demonstrated how they would fit. I was surprised by the cup size and felt humbled by aging. Debbie adjusted straps calmly and pointed out the separation between my breasts.
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