The Pain My Loved Ones FeelI constantly talk about the pain endometriosis causes me as I live and deal with it. It's horrible, I've said it a...reactionscomments
Parenting While in PainThere are so many unanticipated aspects of parenting. Having to figure out how to parent while in pain was something I hadn’t...reactionscomments
Parenting While Managing a Chronic IllnessWhether or not you have a child, most individuals would agree that parenting is hard. Although there is no right or wrong...reactionscomments
How YouTube Can Help to Reduce StressI remember talking with a friend one day about guided meditations. I’ve listened to many over the years and even lead quite...reactionscomments
How To Deal With The Invasive Side Of EndometriosisAs an endometriosis patient, I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve undressed in front of a stranger. My mind does...reactionscomments
Why I Quit Hormonal Birth ControlI can't remember which birth control pill I tried first — it was the '90s and the NuvaRing and Mirena IUD weren't...reactionscomments
Managing An Endo Diet When You're Away From HomeTwo years ago, I decided to follow an endometriosis diet. An "endo diet" is one that mainly avoids - or seeks to...reactionscomments
The Best Foods for EndometriosisWe know what not to eat to manage the symptoms of endometriosis. But that then begs the question: what should we eat?...reactionscomments
How to Eat Gluten-Free at RestaurantsIt’s one thing to change your diet when you’re preparing the majority of your meals at home- You know exactly what goes...reactionscomments
Managing Endo Belly with The Low-FODMAP Diet: Part 1Gastrointestinal problems are very common in women with endometriosis. Probably two-thirds of patients have intestinal cramping, diarrhea, constipation, or painful bowel movements...reactionscomments
Why I Decided To Treat My Endometriosis HolisticallyIt was 2015. I was in a coffee shop in Cape Town, drinking my first of many coffees for the day, when...reactions1comment
Some Tips & Tricks for Endometriosis PainThroughout the many years of having endometriosis, I have had to pick up some tips and tricks to manage or deal with...reactionscomments
Prebiotics and Probiotics for ConstipationIt is common for those with endometriosis also to have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and experience symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain...reactionscomments
The Stigma Around Pain and MedicationsChronic pain on its own can be difficult to manage. Unfortunately, chronic pain and its treatment may also have accompanying stigma that...reactions1comment
Pain Management OptionsGiven the current state of the opioid epidemic in America, you basically have to be on your deathbed to be prescribed any...reactionscomments
What's Your Pain Level?We’ve all heard it. We show up at a doctor’s appointment and we are asked, “What is your pain level on a...reactions3comments
Normalizing My Endometriosis PainFor years, I was told by doctors that my period pain wasn’t real. Or, at least, that it wasn’t as bad as...reactionscomments
My Experience With Surgical MenopauseIn May 2021, I had my fourth surgery for endometriosis. I’ve had issues with recurring large endometriomas throughout my life and even...reactionscomments
Coping with Endometriosis and IBSIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is commonly experienced by women with endometriosis. I had always experienced bloating after eating certain foods, but I...reactionscomments
Surviving Endometriosis Is a Daily VictorySometimes, life with endometriosis can feel repetitive and depressingly dull. I am bleeding with no end in sight, taking painkillers like they’re...reactions4comments
