It's terrifying how little information we receive growing up about extremely important issues about our body, mind and shared experiences.
You highlight some very crucial points, and I relate on many levels. Somehow I think that a lot of women, have learned these things the hard way, all by themselves, through a series of bad events.
Our stories of regret, and what we could have done differently/better for ourselves could solve the world's energy crisis. We need to be there for ourselves, offer kindness and support and to each other as well.
Overall, as a community and as individuals, we should do better, before things take a turn for the worse.