Hi cyclical community and allies,
Where does this petition find you?
Taboos and fears aside, what does paid period leave (PPL) mean to *you*? How do you see this policy positively impacting your life?
It’s been awhile since I’ve checked in on this petition. I’ve been managing/advocating for my own cyclical health in the workplace, relations, and in my home day to day. A labor of love despite the lack of acknowledgment and policy covering this reality. Many of us know that though it is no secret that those with menstrual cycles have to take care of their health, it’s still very much a marginalized/belittled reality. In both law and relationships. It’s a load of labor that a person without a cycle cannot relate to.
In the meantime, I envision people with menstrual cycles not waiting for a policy to protect them (we see that even when there are laws in place to protect us that many times we are still not taken seriously/protected). I envision that we are all courageously taking the actions necessary right now to put our health first. It isn’t natural that our society is structured to favor and reward non cyclical/seasonless lifestyles and bodies. I truly trust that our collective could heal and reverse many of the issues we face individually and systemically if we synchronized with seasons and holistically accommodated people who biologically reflect those seasons. I’ll save that deeper dive into that vision for my book though.
Let’s keep making progress with this petition, we still need a policy in place, and your support keeps us united and moving forward!
Love,
Shalshee