A Farewell Toast to My UterusIn preparing for my own hysterectomy, I spent a lot of time reading about others' hysterectomies. Most of the stories were heartening, but some were horrifying or heartbreaking (or both)...reactions3comments
Why I’m Ready To Take My Health Journey To The Next LevelI’ve made a big decision. You might remember that I recently wrote about how I wanted to seek therapy, but couldn’t afford the private prices. The challenge still continues, but...reactions1comment
We Are More Than Just Our UterusGetting diagnosed with endometriosis is a long and frustrating process. Doctors either don’t believe us or don’t take our pain seriously. So when we finally do get a diagnosis, we...reactionscomments
The Recurrence of EndoIn the summer of 2017, at age 24, I traveled to The Center For Endometriosis Care and had the biggest endometriosis surgery I've ever had. I had a hysterectomy, excision...reactionscomments
How Can You Pursue Your Dreams When You Have Endometriosis? Part 2Read Part 1 here In Part 2 of my series on pursuing your dreams, even with endometriosis, I’m sharing my tips on how I work now in order to achieve...reactionscomments
Giveaway Alert! Are You Ready To Be Pampered? (NOW CLOSED)Many women living with endometriosis find great relief in massage therapy. However, getting a massage at a spa can be a costly expense and simply not within budget. Ready for...reactionscomments
Why I Will Never Love My PeriodsThere are so many things I love in this life. Beach sunsets, oat milk lattes, the sound of my dogs paws on the carpet. Yet, one thing I will never...reactionscomments
Why You Should Go To Your Partner’s Doctor’s AppointmentsMy partner’s journey to diagnosis is not an uncommon one - it took 5 years to go from the first signs that something was wrong to being referred to a...reactionscomments
My Experience with Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy So FarIt’s been two sessions. Just two sessions, and I’m loving physiotherapy and the results it’s bringing me. Recently, I made the decision to seek physiotherapy and nutritional support. Well, I...reactionscomments
How to Handle Allergies at a Dinner PartyDietary restrictions can create a host of challenges. But when you’re home in your own kitchen, it’s a lot easier to control what makes its way onto your plate. When...reactionscomments
Endometriosis Is Nothing To Be Ashamed OfIt is difficult to explain chronic illnesses to people who don’t suffer from one themselves. People always assume there is a cure, or that your illness follows a certain pattern...reactionscomments
I Eat Soy Every Day. Here's What A Dietitian Said About It.I eat a lot of organic tofu and tempeh. They're easy for me to digest because they're low-FODMAP. More importantly, they don't make my endo symptoms worse. That's why they've...reactionscomments
The Difference Between Good and Bad Pain DaysIf there is one thing I find particularly difficult about living with endometriosis, it's that it is invisible to everyone else. Besides me clutching at my tummy and a grimace...reactionscomments
An Honest Truth: I'm Worried I Won't Get BetterHere is my reality that is hard to share. I have two illnesses that are not curable. On top of that, my endometriosis surgeries have created a lot of residual...reactions6comments
Overcoming Ambivalence over Surgery for My AdenomyosisWhen I was college age and suffering from what I highly suspected was endometriosis, I promised myself I would never have a hysterectomy to address the issue. More specifically, short...reactionscomments
Post-Op BluesIt has been 12 days since my excision surgery - Twelve days of mixed emotions and a little depression. It is kind of weird to say that I am sad...reactions1comment
Endometriosis and Planning for the Future - Part 2Read Part 1 here In this final installment of their series on endometriosis and planning for the future, Jessica and Chris dive into what to consider when planning for future...reactionscomments
Finance and Budgeting Tips for Couples Dealing with EndometriosisEndometriosis can make having a career or even working regularly a challenge, which can really cripple your finances. Jessica and Chris have experienced this and share some of the tips...reactionscomments
Endometriosis & Unsolicited AdviceCan you relate? "Have you tried xyz therapy?" 😡or "Just get a laparoscopy like I did. It cured me!" 🥴 Receiving unsolicited advice seems to be inevitable when you live...reactions2comments
Terms and Conditions: Thinx GiveawayUpdated: May, 2020 Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Thinx Underwear Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID...reactionscomments