Posts by: Chris Robson

Chris Robson

Chris is based in London, where he lives with his partner who has endometriosis. Together they find ways to manage the condition and support each other through its challenges.

April 9, 2018April 6, 2018

When Podcasts Can Offer You the Support You Need

Columns, In This Together - a Column by Chris Robson

I’m a big fan of podcasts. Like many others, I get my news from podcasts, my entertainment from podcasts, my ideas and my inspiration from podcasts. But there’s something else ... Read more

March 19, 2018March 16, 2018

3 Practical Ways to Raise Awareness of Endometriosis Among Men

Columns, In This Together - a Column by Chris Robson

Throughout March, people from all over the world are hosting events and raising awareness of endometriosis. This increased visibility is essential for a disease that affects such a large swathe ... Read more

February 26, 2018February 23, 2018

Raising Men’s Awareness of Endometriosis this March

Columns, In This Together - a Column by Chris Robson

Endometriosis Awareness Month is around the corner. It brings a host of events taking place across the world in March, including Awareness Week in the United Kingdom (from Saturday, March 3 to ... Read more

February 12, 2018February 22, 2018

Things I’ve Learned from Having a Partner with Endometriosis

Columns, In This Together - a Column by Chris Robson

Despite the prevalence of the condition, endometriosis is little known outside of the community. As a single male, I had never heard of the condition and had received very little ... Read more

January 29, 2018February 22, 2018

How to Be a Good Listener

Columns, In This Together - a Column by Chris Robson

Feeling like you are listened to is empowering. Having your voice heard can make you feel like you’re not so alone — like someone understands — and that you have the ... Read more

January 8, 2018February 22, 2018

Improving Our Relationships in the New Year

Columns, In This Together - a Column by Chris Robson

Twenty-eighteen, twenty-slate-clean! It’s a new year and a good time to make some changes — time to start fresh, make amends, and plan for the future. As you’re here reading ... Read more

December 18, 2017February 22, 2018

Helping Your Loved One Navigate the Holiday Season

Columns, In This Together - a Column by Chris Robson

Christmas can be a difficult time of year, even for the healthiest, most energetic, and well-organized people. There are expectations from friends and family, commitments to events and parties, pressures ... Read more

November 27, 2017February 22, 2018

Finding Joy Through the Endo

Columns, In This Together - a Column by Chris Robson

Endometriosis can be a miserable and isolating condition, so it’s important to be happy and stay positive for your partner. Find those things that you can enjoy together no matter ... Read more

November 20, 2017February 22, 2018

Communicating Through the Pain

Columns, In This Together - a Column by Chris Robson

To become the effective and highly evolved creatures that we are, humans have needed to have a low tolerance for pain. Pain is designed to be uncomfortable and unbearable, and ... Read more

October 23, 2017February 22, 2018

Sharing the Journey to Diagnosis

Columns, In This Together - a Column by Chris Robson

The road to endometriosis diagnosis is notoriously long and difficult, and it doesn’t get any easier after identification. There are specialists to see, invasive surgeries to book, difficult decisions to ... Read more