Mothers, Onward, Menopause

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Across
  1. 3. Not likely to change or fail; steady, consistent, and balanced in condition
  2. 4. Having the ability, skill, or competence to do something successfully
  3. 5. In a state of good physical, mental, and emotional well-being; free from illness
  4. 7. The natural biological cessation of a woman's menstrual cycles, marking the end of reproductive years
  5. 10. Perceived correctly; grasped in meaning or intent by others
  6. 12. Conforming to a standard or typical pattern; usual and expected
  7. 14. Having a link or bond with other people, ideas, or things; feeling part of a community
  8. 15. Freeing someone from restrictions, limitations, or oppressive circumstances; emancipating
  9. 18. Provided with assistance, encouragement, or practical help; backed up
  10. 19. Having the authority, confidence, and ability to take action and control one's own life
  11. 21. Able to recover quickly from difficult conditions, adversity, or change
  12. 22. A female parent who nurtures and cares for her children
  13. 23. Having a feeling of self-assurance arising from an appreciation of one's own abilities or qualities
  14. 25. Causing a profound or dramatic change in form, nature, or character
  15. 26. Able to adjust or modify oneself to new conditions, circumstances, or environments
Down
  1. 1. Having great worth, importance, or usefulness; precious
  2. 2. Able to be handled, controlled, or dealt with easily and effectively
  3. 6. Characterized by optimism, enthusiasm, and constructive thinking; focusing on the good
  4. 8. Having great physical or mental power; not easily weakened or defeated
  5. 9. Feeling or inspiring optimism about the future; having expectations of good things
  6. 11. Experiencing a feeling of comfort or ease after stress, anxiety, or pain has passed
  7. 13. Welcomed and embraced as part of a group or situation; recognized as valid or appropriate
  8. 16. Able to understand and share the feelings, emotions, and perspectives of others
  9. 17. Having knowledge or perception of a situation, fact, or feeling; conscious
  10. 20. Ready for a particular purpose, activity, or event; made ready in advance
  11. 24. Existing or occurring in the natural world; not artificial or man-made