Through the Brain Fog

Q: What is Through the Brain Fog?

Through the Brain Fog is a small, independent t-shirt and merch line for women navigating perimenopause and menopause — plus the feral readers, overstretched partners, and chronically-online women who are simply done explaining themselves. It's founded and designed by Adrianna, with no AI and no outside design team.

Q: What makes a good gift for a woman in perimenopause or menopause?

Something that says 'I see you' without being a self-help book or a sad lavender candle. A funny perimenopause t-shirt works because it names the experience out loud — the hot flashes, the brain fog, the no-more-Fs energy — and turns it into something she can wear and laugh about. Every Through the Brain Fog tee is $30 and made to feel like solidarity, not a pity gift.

Q: Where do you ship and what is the return policy?

Orders are produced and shipped by Fourthwall, the fulfillment partner, which ships across the US and internationally. Returns and FAQs are handled on the Fourthwall shop — links are in the footer.

Q: Are the designs AI-generated?

No. Every design and every line on the shirts comes from Adrianna herself — no AI writing the ideas, no outside design team.

✦ Why I Make This

You've thought it.
Now wear it.

I make funny perimenopause and menopause t-shirts under Through the Brain Fog — for women who are done pretending everything is fine. The ones navigating hot flashes and 2am rabbit holes, reading romantasy until the sun comes up, and refusing to explain themselves one more time.

These aren't just shirts. They're solidarity signals, conversation starters, and tiny rebellions you can throw on before walking out the door. Put one on and the right people find you.

See the Full Shop →

✦ This Is For You If...

You'll know.

You're in the fog

Perimenopause, menopause, or whatever this is — you're getting through it on humor and spite, and that absolutely counts.

You're a feral reader

SJM is not a personality. It is, however, a lifestyle — and you are not remotely sorry about it.

You're done explaining

Your choices, your limits, your exhaustion. Done. Moving on. Wearing something about it instead.

You need the right gift

For your best friend, your sister, yourself. She'll know. She'll feel seen. She might cry. Worth it.

✦ A Note From the Founder

Hi. I'm Adrianna.

I run Thrive Homes, where I help real estate teams and women small-business owners build the systems that make a thriving life possible — and figure out what "thriving" actually means for them. Not a "fine" life. Not a "good enough" life. A thriving one. That's always been the thread.

Through the Brain Fog is that same thread, just louder and on a T-shirt.

I'm coming up on 50, post-hysterectomy, somewhere in the fog of whatever this chapter is. For a long stretch of it nobody told me what was happening to my body, my memory, my patience — so I did what I always do and went looking for my people. Turns out a lot of us are out here white-knuckling perimenopause and pretending it's fine. It is not fine. It's also kind of hilarious, if you're allowed to say so out loud.

In 2025 I read over 100 books — mostly smut, zero apologies — and somewhere in there something clicked. Those books gave me what the 80s and 90s forgot to mention: that I am the heroine of my own story. That enjoying my life, my body, and my own company is not a reward I have to earn. And that the love that actually holds you together isn't always romantic — sometimes it's found family, a group chat, a stranger on the internet wearing the same ridiculous shirt.

I'm not a designer. And every thought on these shirts is mine — no AI ghostwriting my feelings, no committee, no focus group deciding what women are allowed to say out loud. Just me, screaming through the fog toward anyone else doing the same, and turning it into something you can wear.

If you found this place, you probably needed it to exist too.

Welcome.

— Adrianna

✦ Coming Soon

The Perimeno-Pause Jar

On the days when your brain has left the building and you just need someone to tell you what to do — reach into the jar. Inside: color-coded cards with affirmations, grounding reminders, and actual actionable tips, sorted by exactly how you're feeling right now. No scrolling. No research. Pull a card. Breathe.

🔴 Irritated

For when the rage is chemical, not personal — and you need talking off the ledge, gently.

🔵 Sleepless / Exhausted

For 3am, when you just need permission to stop trying and rest.

🟠 Overstimulated

For when everyone needs something and you have absolutely nothing left to give.

🟡 Happy / Hopeful

For the good days — because those deserve to be marked too.

🟢 Foggy

For when you walked into a room, have no idea why, and need a gentle reset.

🟣 Stressed

For when the wheels are coming off and you need one thought to hold onto.

🫙 Want to know the moment these drop? Sign up below and I'll tell you first — jars will be available in limited quantities.

✦ The Questions People Actually Ask

Good to Know

What is Through the Brain Fog?

It's my small, independent t-shirt and merch line for women navigating perimenopause and menopause — plus the feral readers, overstretched partners, and chronically-online women who are simply done explaining themselves. I founded it and I design everything myself — no AI, no outside team.

Who are the t-shirts for?

Women in perimenopause or menopause, book lovers (especially the Sarah J. Maas, romantasy, and smut crowd), and anyone who wants a little wearable solidarity. They also make a gift that actually lands — for your best friend, your sister, or yourself.

What makes a good gift for a woman in perimenopause or menopause?

Something that says "I see you" without being a self-help book or a sad lavender candle. A funny perimenopause t-shirt works because it names the experience out loud — the hot flashes, the brain fog, the no-more-Fs energy — and turns it into something she can wear and laugh about. Every tee here is $30 and built to feel like solidarity, not a pity gift.

How much do the shirts cost and what sizes are available?

T-shirts are $30. Each design lists its full size range and fit on its product page in the Fourthwall shop — check the individual listing for exact measurements before you order.

Where do you ship, and what's the return policy?

Orders are produced and shipped by Fourthwall, my fulfillment partner, which ships across the US and internationally. Returns and FAQs are handled on the Fourthwall returns & FAQ page.

Are the designs AI-generated?

No. The designs — and every thought on them — come straight from me. No AI ghostwriting my feelings, no outside design team. Literally just me, screaming through the fog.

What are the Perimeno-Pause Jars?

A coming-soon product: a jar of color-coded cards with affirmations, grounding reminders, and actionable tips, organized by how you're feeling — irritated, sleepless, overstimulated, foggy, hopeful, or stressed. Join the list to hear the moment they drop.

Shirts That Say It For You

Fairy Menopause

Choose Your Own Maas Adventure

First Signs of Perimenopause — Hockey Fan

Minutes Left in Book

You've thought it.
Now wear it.

You'll know.

Hi. I'm Adrianna.

The Perimeno-Pause Jar

Good to Know

Wear your whole
personality.

Get in the Loop

Shirts That Say It For You

Fairy Menopause

Choose Your Own Maas Adventure

First Signs of Perimenopause — Hockey Fan

Minutes Left in Book

You've thought it.Now wear it.

You'll know.

Hi. I'm Adrianna.

The Perimeno-Pause Jar

Good to Know

Wear your wholepersonality.

Get in the Loop

You've thought it.
Now wear it.

Wear your whole
personality.