Question about birth control use...After being on different birth controls, how long does it usually take before your period comes back? Have a question? Ask it...reactions2replies
My journey and why I chose to help other women...I am a local girl that grew up in Smithtown. Like any girl, I enjoyed Long Island life. Swimming in luxurious pools...reactions1comment
How to Stick to a Healthy Holiday Plan...If you’ve been following along, I’ve set a strong intention this year to handle the holidays in a much different way. I...reactionscomments
Managing An Endo Diet When You're Away From Home...Two years ago, I decided to follow an endometriosis diet. An "endo diet" is one that mainly avoids - or seeks to...reactionscomments
Expect Detours in Your Holiday Plans...If you’ve ever seen the graphic of what people think success looks like (straight arrow) versus what success actually looks like (a...reactionscomments
Helping Your Partner Have a Restful Holiday Season...As we approach the Christmas period, it’s important that we prepare for this particularly stressful time of year. Even the most energetic...reactionscomments
How I Enjoy Christmas Drinks and Manage My Endometriosis During the Party Season...For some of us, alcohol can have a negative effect on our endometriosis symptoms. I know some people with endometriosis who don’t...reactionscomments
Setting a Plan for the Holidays...Now that I’ve established setting realistic expectations as the foundation for a happy and healthy holiday season, it’s time for the next...reactionscomments
When You Get a Flare During the Holidays...Everything comes to a screeching halt when I get a flare. The pain and the fatigue bring it all to a stop...reactionscomments
The Best Food Travel Bag for the Holidays...If you’re like me and living with several food allergies, then this bag may be a saving grace for you this holiday...reactionscomments
The Fear of Pregnancy...As an endo patient, pregnancy is quite a complicated topic. I spent my entire adulthood hearing things like "Have a baby and...reactionscomments
Where Has This Community Been?...I am grateful to see that after a 20 year struggle with endometriosis, there is finally a community where this is talked...reactions4comments
How I Stay Active with Endometriosis...We all know exercise is good for us, but it’s also something that feels good to do once we get going with...reactionscomments
How to Not Feel Deprived During the Holidays...The holidays surround me with some of my favorite foods. If I’m not careful, it can be a slippery slope leading from...reactionscomments
The Stigma Around Pain and Medications...Chronic pain on its own can be difficult to manage. Unfortunately, chronic pain and its treatment may also have accompanying stigma that...reactions1comment
Dairy-Free Eggnog...If you’ve gone dairy-free this year (and are experiencing its many health benefits), congratulations! For those who are intolerant to dairy, it...reactionscomments
Cinnamon Raisin Chia Seed Pudding...Chia seeds are a great source of plant-based omega-3 fatty acids, which are known to help reduce inflammation in the body. They’re...reactionscomments
Dealing with Endo During the Holidays (and Other Special Occasions)...It seems that, sometimes, my period has a knack for showing up when it is least expected or wanted. Of course, no...reactionscomments
Finding the Magic with Endometriosis: Part 2...In my previous piece on magic and endometriosis, I wrote about how magic, in particular, the Harry Potter series, helped me through...reactionscomments
The Best Non-Alcoholic Beverages...Cheers to the holidays! The champagne may be popping and the wine may be flowing, but I’m not interested in derailing all...reactionscomments
