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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
Accompany Your Loved One on Their Treatment JourneyThere isn’t currently a be-all and end-all cure for endometriosis, but there are numerous treatment options someone with the condition can choose...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions3comments
How a Support Network Can Help You and Your Partner Cope Better with EndometriosisSupporting someone with endometriosis can be a heavy burden to carry, especially if that person’s endo is severe and affects how they...reactionscomments
Help Your Partner Break the Stress-Inflammation-Pain CycleChronic pain is a commonly reported symptom of endometriosis, perhaps the symptom with the most direct impact on quality of life. Stress...reactionscomments
Support and Caregiving: A Couple Shares Their StoryJessica has endometriosis, and Chris is her partner. Together they find ways to manage the condition and support each other through its...reactions4comments
Vicarious Trauma and Supporting Someone With EndometriosisAs I have written about previously, endometriosis may cause trauma in a person as a result of the severe pain, the impact...reactionscomments
Traveling With My Partner and EndoMy partner and I are currently on a trip, slowly traveling across a few Greek islands. So far it has been beautiful...reactionscomments
Supporting Someone with Suspected Endometriosis on Their Journey to DiagnosisThe journey from the onset of symptoms to a definitive diagnosis of endometriosis can be a long and complicated one. In the...reactionscomments
The Creamiest, Most Versatile, Endo-Friendly Salad DressingTo manage the inflammatory symptoms of endometriosis, an anti-inflammatory diet is often advised. This is normally a diet rich in plants and...reactions1comment
Pumpkin Pie SmoothieThis smoothie provides an endo-friendly way to enjoy the classic flavors of this season. My partner has received numerous comments from people...reactions2comments
Supporting Those in Your Life with EndometriosisI’ve written a lot about supporting your loved one with endometriosis, and this often tends to be from my own perspective –...reactions1comment
Self-Massage With Your Partner for Pain ReliefWhenever we have pain, abdominal, or anywhere else in the body, we often rub it intuitively for some relief – and for...reactionscomments
Endo-Friendly Nut Butter Protein BarsProtein bars are a useful thing. They are a quick snack for when you're on the go or aren't feeling up to...reactionscomments
When You Can't Be With Your Loved One in HospitalLast week involved a surprise trip to the hospital. My partner, who has endometriosis, started the evening having a bit of cramping...reactions4comments
