Grounding Meditation for Stress Relief and Centering...One thing that has consistently helped me manage my stress, and sometimes my chronic pain, is meditation and energy work. I’ve been...reactionscomments
When Should I Worry About a Change in Endometriosis Symptoms?...Editor's Note: Please see a health professional if you are worried about any changes or new symptoms you may be experiencing. The...reactionscomments
Preparing for a Hurricane During an Endo Flare...On a day in early November, I watched out my window as the sky darkened and the wind battered the trees. Hurricane...reactionscomments
Endo-Friendly Recipe Substitutes for Cooking With Your Partner...In another article, I wrote about where to find endo-friendly recipes when venturing into the world of the endo diet with your...reactions1comment
It’s Me Against My Endometriosis...I’ve had 12 years taken away from me by stage 4 endometriosis. I had a hysterectomy yesterday and am feeling a little...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
Lifelong Illness, Recent Diagnosis...I’ve tried to write up my Endo journey a few times, and I end up writing so much that I don’t think...reactions7comments
Pregnant After Being Told You Couldn’t Have Children...She was told in her early teenage years that she wouldn’t be able to have children. The OB/GYN wanted to “set proper...reactions2comments
Finding a New Care Team or Provider...We are all hopeful it never happens: finding a new care team. But inevitably, at some point during our lives, we will...reactions4comments
What Happened When I Couldn’t Access My Medication...During the several phases of lockdown we faced with the Covid-19 pandemic, many of us struggled to access things we took for...reactions2comments
3 Eating Tips to a Healthier Holiday Season...The holidays can easily be viewed as a pass to ditch your healthy eating habits and indulge in all the goodies. While...reactionscomments
I Tried the Noha Device and Here’s What I Found...Too often, by the time the cramps start, we don’t have any energy to do much about them. I never feel like...reactionscomments
My Top 5 Endometriosis Tips for the Newly Diagnosed...A friend in her late 30s recently had surgery for an ovarian cyst. It turned out to be an endometrioma. Her doctor...reactionscomments
Lots of Feelings As I Turned 35...Happy-ish birthday to me, I turned 35 this September. I noticed that I was feeling pretty sad leading up to my birthday...reactions15comments
Why Chronically Ill and Disabled Friends Are Magic...I am not exaggerating when I say I’m not sure I would have gotten through the last nine months without my online...reactions1comment
How Support for My Partner Changes With the Seasons...The support that I offer my partner living with endometriosis changes throughout the year in response to the changing expectations and opportunities...reactions1comment
The Lessons I Learned Post-Diagnosis...As I write this, I am on my period. My back aches and my stomach hurts. During these flare-ups, I can't help...reactionscomments
Educating Your Partner About Your Hormonal Shifts...At 43 years old, I’ve had years of first-hand experience with hormonal shifts in my body. When I first got my period...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
The Things I've Learned Since My Diagnosis...Learning I had endometriosis was no surprise to me. It was a diagnosis I had suspected for a while. What was shocking...reactions1comment
