Surviving Endometriosis Is a Daily VictorySometimes, life with endometriosis can feel repetitive and depressingly dull. I am bleeding with no end in sight, taking painkillers like they’re...reactions4comments
Supporting Your Partner If They Need to Stop WorkingLast week my partner asked me a question: What would we do for money if she had to stop working? I didn't...reactions6comments
Moving or Road-Tripping With a Chronic IllnessTaking a road trip or moving cross-country when you have a chronic illness (or three!) may seem daunting. And granted, it is...reactions6comments
Iron-Boosting CookwareDo you struggle with low iron levels? We know that blood loss is real when living with endometriosis, and for some women...reactions2comments
Endometriosis Symptoms When I Was a TeenagerThe Office on Women’s Health says endometriosis affects 11% of U.S. women, or people with periods, between the ages of 15 and...reactionscomments
The Awkwardness of Talking About EndometriosisWhen I get a cold, I’m asked how I feel until I’m well again. When I get a migraine, I’m offered support...reactions2comments
How I Learned To Say "I Don't Owe You A Baby."Three years ago, I was a guest at a beautiful summer wedding, in a long-term relationship with someone I loved very much...reactions1comment
Coping With PMDDCan you relate to those moments when you don't even know who you are? Do you feel like you can't control your...reactionscomments
My Endometriosis Health AdvocateWith a disease such as endometriosis, we tend to see doctors when we are at our worst. I know that is at...reactionscomments
How a New Alarm Clock Might Help You Cope With Endo Fatigue and InsomniaWhen my period symptoms became worse, my sleep cycle began changing, too. I had trouble sleeping through the night. I had trouble...reactions2comments
Must Haves for Post-Surgery RecoveryYou’ve booked your surgery, and now the waiting begins. Hopefully, you won’t be waiting for too long! Here are some things you...reactionscomments
Positive Affirmations for Those Hard Chronic Illness DaysA chronic illness can cause numerous negative thoughts to creep into your mind. Especially on those extra hard days where the pain...reactions4comments
Let’s Talk Poop!I know it’s a “dirty” little topic that nobody likes to bring up, but it’s important to our health – especially when...reactionscomments
My Last Three Periods Have Been Hell and This Is What I Am Doing About ItLife with endometriosis can involve countless setbacks, even when you think everything is coming up roses. For over eighteen months, I relied...reactions4comments
How to Make Healthy Living EasierAvoid inflammatory foods. Eat your greens. Drink purified water. Eat mindfully. Prioritize sleep. Move your body. The list of healthy habits never...reactions2comments
The Link Between Histamine Intolerance and EndometriosisHistamine intolerance occurs when there is too much histamine build-up in the body, which can worsen endometriosis symptoms. Histamine is a naturally...reactions1comment
What My Mother Taught Me About Periods Was Wrong (But It still Makes Me Smile)Five years ago, my mother took her last breath while I held her hand. Ever since her death, I sometimes experience a...reactions1comment
Dealing With Health Anxiety During Doctor AppointmentsLately, I've been experiencing some troubling symptoms. While I'm almost sure they're related to the current treatment I am on. A doctor...reactions5comments
How I Am Dealing With Cervical CystsAbout a year after my hysterectomy, I noticed that sex started to hurt a bit where it hadn't before and that my...reactionscomments
My Top 5 Endometriosis Tips for the Newly DiagnosedA friend in her late 30s recently had surgery for an ovarian cyst. It turned out to be an endometrioma. Her doctor...reactionscomments
