How Endo Helped Me Appreciate HanukkahA couple of years ago, I decided to convert to Judaism. As I learned more about the faith, I remained confused by Hanukkah. I understood that the holiday symbolizes endurance... By Laken Brooks4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Excision Surgery May Be the Gold Standard, But...We all have learned and heard about excision surgery being the gold standard. Or the best way to treat endometriosis. If you are brand new here, maybe you are just... By Kimberli Davino3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Managing Travel When Bleeding Non-stopRecently I have been experiencing a bleeding episode on its fourteenth day. While this is nothing new, I am exhausted and will cry as soon as anyone mentions the word... By Jessa F2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
An Ode to My Body's Resilience When I was eleven years old, I sat on my bed, hugging my stomach and hoping my period cramps would disappear. I was (and still am) a voracious reader. I... By Laken Brooks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Grounding Meditation for Stress Relief and CenteringOne thing that has consistently helped me manage my stress, and sometimes my chronic pain, is meditation and energy work. I’ve been trained as an energy worker, and this is... By Katrina Martin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Preparing for a Hurricane During an Endo FlareOn a day in early November, I watched out my window as the sky darkened and the wind battered the trees. Hurricane Nicole was approaching my Florida home. I had... By Laken Brooks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Endo-Friendly Recipe Substitutes for Cooking With Your PartnerIn another article, I wrote about where to find endo-friendly recipes when venturing into the world of the endo diet with your partner. As a reminder, the endometriosis diet is... By Chris Robson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What Is the Social Health Network Community?Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health. It also aims to expand opportunities for health... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why Does Self-Care Make Me Feel Guilty?With the colder months ahead, I am drawn toward anything that brings comfort and warmth. I browse soft blankets online, consider all the scented candles, and constantly crave pumpkin-spiced beverages... By Jessa F3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Supporting Your Endo Health Through the WinterTo me, winter is a time for slowing down. This can often be helpful for those of us with endo because the fear of missing out and social demands that... By Jessica Duffin, WHC3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Pregnant After Being Told You Couldn’t Have ChildrenShe was told in her early teenage years that she wouldn’t be able to have children. The OB/GYN wanted to “set proper expectations” for my friend, who was newly diagnosed... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Finding a New Care Team or ProviderWe are all hopeful it never happens: finding a new care team. But inevitably, at some point during our lives, we will have to find a new doctor or team... By Katrina Martin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
What Happened When I Couldn’t Access My MedicationDuring the several phases of lockdown we faced with the Covid-19 pandemic, many of us struggled to access things we took for granted, like buying our favorite coffee beans or... By Jessa F3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
3 Eating Tips to a Healthier Holiday SeasonThe holidays can easily be viewed as a pass to ditch your healthy eating habits and indulge in all the goodies. While the foods taste good in the moment, they... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I Tried the Noha Device and Here’s What I FoundToo often, by the time the cramps start, we don’t have any energy to do much about them. I never feel like going to the store, and I pray there... By Brooke Morton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why Chronically Ill and Disabled Friends Are MagicI am not exaggerating when I say I’m not sure I would have gotten through the last nine months without my online chronically ill and disabled friends. Mainly because of... By Katrina Martin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How Support for My Partner Changes With the SeasonsThe support that I offer my partner living with endometriosis changes throughout the year in response to the changing expectations and opportunities that present themselves. I support my partner by... By Chris Robson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Lessons I Learned Post-DiagnosisAs I write this, I am on my period. My back aches and my stomach hurts. During these flare-ups, I can't help but think about how endometriosis has impacted my... By Laken Brooks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Educating Your Partner About Your Hormonal ShiftsAt 43 years old, I’ve had years of first-hand experience with hormonal shifts in my body. When I first got my period around 13 years old, I felt a little... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Endometriosis Is NOT Just...If you're here right now reading this, you have probably been told or heard numerous times that "endometriosis is just (insert something here)." I can feel your anger because it... By Kimberli Davino3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments