Post-Op BluesIt has been 12 days since my excision surgery - Twelve days of mixed emotions and a little depression. It is kind...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...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...reactionscomments
The Good Days Don't Make You A FraudLiving with an invisible illness can be very difficult. Not only are we struggling with chronic pain, lack of energy, and a...reactionscomments
How I Felt When I Was Diagnosed With EndometriosisI was diagnosed with endometriosis back in 2005. Sex had, very suddenly, become extremely painful, and although I didn't think too much...reactionscomments
I (mostly) Gave Up Wheat & My Joints Have Never Felt BetterEarlier this year, my doctor tested me for celiac. I didn't think I had the autoimmune disorder. But I did have a...reactions1comment
How We Cope with a Flare-Up as a Couple: Part 1In the first of this two-part series, partners Jessica and Chris explore how endometriosis flare-ups affect them, they ways they handle the...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...reactions2comments
Trust Your Gut (Feeling)I lived with endometriosis for fifteen years before getting a diagnosis. My story is sadly not unusual. Many women struggle to get...reactions1comment
Living for The Good Days, with EndometriosisEndometriosis is a fan of the element of surprise. It likes to pop up in the form of disruptive flare-ups, runs to...reactionscomments
My Body May Never Heal, and I Am OK with ThatIt’s been a rough few weeks. My endometriosis specialist put me on a progesterone-based pill, and while it seemed like it was...reactionscomments
5 Questions For My PartnerJessica has endometriosis, and Chris is her partner. Together, they find ways to manage the condition and support each other through its...reactionscomments
I Am More Than My Diagnosis: A Year in ReviewAs this community and our sister communities grow, one universal truth is clear: people are more than just their diagnoses. As 2019...reactionscomments
4 Ways to Care for Your Mental Health When Living with EndometriosisEndometriosis patients live under a sizeable amount of stress. As a long-term anxiety sufferer, I can painfully vouch for this. We are...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...reactionscomments
Endometriosis and Intimacy as A CoupleJessica has endometriosis, and Chris is her partner. Together, they find ways to manage the condition and support each other through its...reactionscomments
New Year, New EndoThere’s no better time to make changes to your life than the built-in reset button that is January. The world over, people...reactionscomments
Endometriosis Means Fighting for Effective TreatmentWhen someone is diagnosed with cancer, they tend to get referred to specialists quite promptly. The same happens to people with knee...reactionscomments
Surviving the Holidays with EndometriosisChristmas is a wonderful time, but at the same time, it can be a stressful and energy-sapping time. December is usually filled...reactionscomments
Having A Shared Endometriosis Vocabulary With Your PartnerI’m writing this having just finished an interview with my partner. She podcasts, writes and advocates for endometriosis under the brand of...reactionscomments
