Avoiding Endo Flares While Traveling AboardTraveling can be an exhilarating experience, but for individuals living with chronic conditions, like endometriosis, careful planning and consideration are crucial. My partner, who has endometriosis, and I are currently...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Following My Partner’s Endo Diet Keeps Me HealthyLiving with a partner who has endometriosis has provided me with valuable insights into the impact of diet and lifestyle on managing this condition. I have previously shared how following...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
10 Years of a Meaningful and Fulfilling Relationship Alongside EndometriosisAs my partner and I approach ten years in our relationship, a relationship that has been largely directed by the challenges and management of endometriosis, I thought this was a...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Helping My Partner Manage Her SpoonsOne of the most common symptoms experienced by people with endometriosis is fatigue, which can be debilitating and affect their quality of life. Fatigue is a feeling of extreme tiredness...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
A Small Window into Living with Chronic PainI recently hurt my back. I’ve always had a somewhat weak back and can strain it easily, but years of core strengthening and stretching mostly nullified these issues, and I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
On Progress When Managing EndoI never thought I’d find the idea of lemon zest so joyous, but at the sound of my partner the other night saying, ‘I think I’m going to try adding...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Endo Patient Partner's Top Five Ways I Support HerMy partner and I are quite the endo team, even if I do say so myself. When we were first together, I tried my best to support her with endo...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Conditions Associated With Endo That You Should Know About to Support Your Partner FullyI've written before about how educating yourself about your endometriosis and your loved ones' symptoms is a great way to support them. It not only gives you a better understanding...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Unhelpful Behaviors to Avoid When Supporting Your Loved OneSupporting a loved one through a chronic condition such as endometriosis can be a wonderful help to that person. Having someone to share in their journey, to share thoughts and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Endo-Friendly Recipe Substitutes for Cooking With Your PartnerIn another article, I wrote about where to find endo-friendly recipes when venturing into the world of the endo diet with your partner. As a reminder, the endometriosis diet is...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How Support for My Partner Changes With the SeasonsThe support that I offer my partner living with endometriosis changes throughout the year in response to the changing expectations and opportunities that present themselves. I support my partner by...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Below the Belt Premiere: Advocacy for EndoEarlier this month, my partner and I went to the London premiere of Below the Belt, the second film from the director of Endo What? Shannon Cohn, and produced by...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Validating Your Loved One's Experience of EndometriosisMarch is endometriosis awareness month, and in past years I have written about raising awareness of the condition in groups that may not be exposed to it, such as men...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Podcasts to Help Support Your Partner With EndometriosisI edit podcasts when I’m not writing about supporting my partner with her endometriosis. It’s my day job, and I run a small business that offers audio editing services to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Supporting Your Partner If They Need to Stop WorkingLast week my partner asked me a question: What would we do for money if she had to stop working? I didn't have an answer. Both of us are self-employed...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Endometriosis and the Service-User MovementAn experience that you’ll come across time and time again with endometriosis patients is that they’ve felt ignored, misunderstood, or outright dismissed by medical professionals. The ‘invisible’ nature of endometriosis...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Talking About Painful SexA common symptom of endometriosis is pain during sex. Not only can sex be painful, but there can be shame and guilt felt by the person with endo as well...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Trauma Recovery Can Inspire You to Support Your Partner With EndometriosisEndometriosis, despite being a physical condition, has an undeniable mental aspect. For instance, people with endometriosis have higher instances of depression, anxiety, and self-harm than those without. Another aspect of...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Endo-Friendly Period Treat HaulsWhen my partner was on her period this month, she sent me on a mission for snacks. This is a common assignment for partners, confirmed by hauls I’ve seen posted...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Importance of Getting AwayRecently, my partner and I went up to Perthshire in Scotland. It was kind of a spontaneous trip that was triggered by a specific bakery we wanted to visit. I...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments