I Lost So Much Blood, I Had to Get a Blood TransfusionI waited for this past summer for decades – I’m engaged and planning my wedding. It should have be a summer filled with dress shopping, flower selections, and taste-testing. But...reactionscomments
How Endo Has Affected Our Goals - Part 1Jessica has endometriosis, and Chris is her partner. Together, they find ways to manage the condition and support each other through its challenges. Here, Jessica shares her perspective on how...reactionscomments
How Endo Has Affected Our Goals - Part 2Read Part 1 here.Jessica has endometriosis, and Chris is her partner. Together, they find ways to manage the condition and support each other through its challenges. Here, Chris shares his...reactionscomments
Preparing for Bad Weather with a Chronic Illness"You are in a mandatory evacuation." Something I was NOT prepared to hear a few weeks ago. As hurricane Dorian began to make its way up the coast, I began...reactionscomments
My Go-To Vegan, Gluten-Free DessertI'm vegan and follow a low-FODMAP diet, so there's a lot I can't eat. Well, there's a lot I choose to not eat in order to control my endometriosis-related gastrointestinal...reactionscomments
Being Dismissed By DoctorsAlthough most of us in the sick community might not have medical degrees, I still believe we know a lot about what’s going on in our bodies. But what happens...reactions2comments
My Delicious Dairy-Free SundaeI bid farewell to dairy when I heard its negative effects on the body. It started off as an experiment, but when I realized how much better I felt, I...reactionscomments
How Can You Pursue Your Dreams When You Have Endometriosis? Part 1My two big passions in life? Endometriosis and personal growth. All my life, I have been a go-getter, having big dreams and ambitions. But, of course, endometriosis can have other...reactionscomments
Eating for Endo as a Couple - Part 2Read Part 1 here.Jessica has endometriosis, and Chris is her partner. Together, they find ways to manage the condition and support each other through its challenges. Here they answer questions...reactionscomments
Eating for Endo as a Couple - Part 1Jessica has endometriosis, and Chris is her partner. Together, they find ways to manage the condition and support each other through its challenges. Here they answer questions about eating to...reactionscomments
Practical Tips for Hysterectomy RecoveryWhen I had my hysterectomy, I didn’t really have a support group or friends who had been through the same (or a similar) surgery. So for me, recovering from my...reactionscomments
Top 3 Takeaways from “Stink” DocumentaryI was starting to hear some buzz around the Netflix documentary "Stink”, so I decided to tune in. Over the years of managing migraines, endometriosis, interstitial cystitis, and multiple sclerosis...reactionscomments
Endometriosis and Painful SexDid you know that if you experience pain during sex, it could be a sign that you have endometriosis? I found this out when sex very suddenly became painful for...reactionscomments
The Alternative Therapies That Worked, and The Ones That Didn’tWith endometriosis, it’s more a quest for managing the symptoms, rather than trying to find a fix-all solution. As it turns out, there is no lack of alternative treatments or...reactionscomments
Preparing for My HysterectomyThe time has come: My hysterectomy and radical excision surgery is finally right around the corner. A few days out, I am preparing as best I can as I know...reactionscomments
How Being Informed About Endometriosis Helps Your PartnerInforming yourself about endometriosis is a great way to better support your partner through their condition. It not only gives you a better understanding of the issues they might be...reactionscomments
Why I Quit PainkillersAlmost 3 years ago, I quit taking painkillers. I first began taking them during my teens. I couldn’t go to school clutching my hot water bottle, and apparently being pulled...reactionscomments
Listen to Your BodySo you’ve finally received the diagnosis that you have endometriosis, now what? Doctors still seem to be in the dark about endometriosis. No one really knows what’s causing it, there...reactionscomments
Endometriosis Isn’t Just My Battle - It’s My Partner's Battle TooWhen I was diagnosed with endometriosis, I was at the beginning of a long term relationship. It kind of came out of nowhere (if you ignore the persistent period problems...reactionscomments
Key Tips for Improving Focus and Beating Brain FogEndometriosis fatigue and brain fog are two of the symptoms that I battle with the most, and I haven’t fully yet mastered. As I’m self-employed, it’s essential I’m able to...reactionscomments
