I Tried Meditating For a Month. Here's What I Learned.When I read about how meditation can help some people manage chronic pain, I was dubious. After a month of meditation, I...reactions1comment
The Importance of Found FamilyMany people with endometriosis struggle with infertility. When I realized that I experienced some of these challenges, I mourned. I wondered why...reactionscomments
Endometriosis and Chronic FatigueAs the weather turns for the worst outside, I find myself in the middle of a dog pile in the living room...reactions2comments
Rectal Pain and Endometriosis: Here’s What Eased My SymptomsMy bowel movements usually don't hurt on the way to my rectum. It's the pain after I poop that can be an issue. Sorry...reactions2comments
Conditions Associated With Endo That You Should Know About to Support Your Partner FullyI've written before about how educating yourself about your endometriosis and your loved ones' symptoms is a great way to support them...reactionscomments
Collateral Damage During Fertility TreatmentsNewly married at 41 years old, and my husband and I wanted a baby. Between my age and my history of endometriosis...reactionscomments
Coping With IncontinenceLast week, I was jamming to Taylor Swift's new album as I surveyed the adult diaper aisle at the grocery store. Out...reactions3comments
This New Year I’m Focusing on My Mental Health, Not My EndometriosisSeven years ago I got my endometriosis diagnosis. “Not the worse kind, but not the easiest” the doctor said. It would take...reactionscomments
How to Avoid Feeling Overwhelmed When Managing EndometriosisSomething that I notice with clients (and myself) is that when we get started, we want to do everything all at once...reactionscomments
Depression and EndoEditors Note: This article mentions sensitive topics such as miscarriage, infertility, and mental health. “Depression.” Shhhhhh. Don’t mention the “d” word. We...reactionscomments
Vitamin D and EndometriosisDid you know that having optimal vitamin D levels can support you in managing endometriosis? A study found “significantly lower serum vitamin...reactions2comments
All the Health Professionals Who Treat My Endometriosis SymptomsDoctors usually lump endometriosis in with other reproductive disorders. But endo is an inflammatory condition affecting much more than my pelvis. That's...reactions1comment
Paying the Disability TaxPeople with endometriosis pay more for essentials than people without it. Exhibit A: Many of us are paying period tax (menstrual products...reactions2comments
Adding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome to My Health IssuesAs I leave the endocrinologist’s office, I feel frustrated. I have been living with endometriosis since I was 14 years old. That...reactions11comments
If I Can Get Through the Bleakest of Times, So Can YouLife with a chronic illness can be tough on the body, but I believe it is especially hard on our mental health...reactions7comments
Traveling With Endo, Dysautonomia, and MCASFor the past six months, I have been traveling. A follow-up doctor's appointment in the first few weeks confirmed I have dysautonomia...reactions1comment
Lighten the Load With Chronic PainPain is exhausting. It’s exhausting physically, mentally, and emotionally. Yet here we are, living with chronic pain. We still want to enjoy...reactionscomments
You Never Know What’s Happening When You’re Only Seeing the Highlight ReelFirst comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the baby in the baby carriage. Babies, babies, babies. The American dream to some...reactions1comment
Endometriosis and Setting Boundaries Around the HolidaysThat time of year is upon us. The time when we should be jolly, happy, and enjoying all the holiday cheer. But...reactions1comment
How to Stay Well HydratedI’ve struggled for years with being able to stay hydrated. Now that I’m back in Colorado with the higher elevation and dryer...reactionscomments
