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October 26, 2018October 25, 2018

EMDR Seems to Help Me Cope with Endometriosis Trauma

Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher

I struggle to remember the number of medical visits and examinations I’ve had. Because my diagnosis took years, I became a face doctors saw regularly. Having so many medical appointments ... Read more

October 25, 2018October 23, 2018

The Tools that Have Helped Me on My Healing Journey

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

I was diagnosed with endometriosis about seven years ago. My diagnosis started me on a wild ride beginning with the denial of my condition and eventually leading me to ... Read more

October 19, 2018October 18, 2018

What I Don’t Want People to Say About My Endometriosis

Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher

As an endometriosis columnist, my life has changed quite a lot in the past two years. Although I am really proud of what I do, I can sometimes be ... Read more

October 18, 2018October 17, 2018

Finding Joy Again with Endometriosis

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

I often get sympathy or pity when people find out how I manage endometriosis. They believe I suffer because I have to eat certain foods and be in bed ... Read more

October 12, 2018October 10, 2018

My Endometriosis Pain Struck Fiercely While Abroad

Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher

A few months ago, when I was in the midst of planning my solo trip through the United States, the idea of being in pain far away from home, ... Read more

October 11, 2018October 10, 2018

Did Rapid Transformational Therapy Reduce My Endometriosis Symptoms?

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

Last year, I wrote about my experience with rapid transformational therapy for endometriosis and stress. I had promised to return to this subject and explain how I felt in ... Read more

October 5, 2018October 4, 2018

Finding and Choosing an Endometriosis Specialist

Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher

One of the best things I have done since my diagnosis (apart from learning how to make vegan gluten-free chocolate chip cookies!) was finding an endometriosis specialist. It was no ... Read more

October 4, 2018October 2, 2018

Supporting Your Partner When You Have Endometriosis

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

If I’m honest, most of the time it feels like my relationship with my partner revolves around my health and me. He picks up all the pieces I cannot ... Read more

September 28, 2018September 28, 2018

In Memory of Serena Lawrence, Who Inspired Voices of the Hurting and Sick

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Wednesday’s evening air was heavy. It was as if Atlas kneeled and tugged the sky down with him. I drove through the California hills and beaches of Santa Cruz ... Read more

September 28, 2018September 26, 2018

Giving Hormonal Treatments Another Chance

Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher

Since my diagnosis, I’ve attempted to manage my endometriosis as naturally as possible. I aimed to avoid heavy hormonal treatments and further surgery, but recently I had to give ... Read more