Columns

February 9, 2018February 8, 2018

Finding the Silver Lining and Accepting Your Chronic Illness

Columns, Spoons And Sunflowers - a Column by Kimberli Davino

Suffering from endometriosis and other autoimmune diseases has been rough. They take a toll on your everyday life. I feel mentally, physically, and emotionally drained. Days of “Why me?” and “Will ... Read more

February 8, 2018February 7, 2018

How Can We Love Our Bodies More, Even with Endometriosis?

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

This week, I’ve started exploring self-love and how that can affect our relationships with our bodies, and ultimately, how we manage endometriosis. But how do we even go about ... Read more

February 7, 2018February 6, 2018

How Does Self-love Change Your Experience of Endometriosis?

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

You’re weak. Your body’s failed you. You’re just too lazy. Are you offended? Good. You should be. Here’s the thing. I don’t think you’re weak, I don’t think your body’s ... Read more

February 5, 2018February 2, 2018

Endometriosis Isn’t a Competition

Columns, Endometriosis, My Life With You - a Column by Shireen Hand

I’ve loved watching the online presence of endometriosis communities grow over the last few years. When I first started looking for help online, a lot fewer groups and blogs existed ... Read more

February 2, 2018February 1, 2018

Post-surgery Recovery: Fears and Hope

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

I had my laparoscopic surgery at the end of October 2017. After a long recovery and several weeks of sore stitches, slow movements and questionable Netflix choices, I am finally ... Read more

February 2, 2018February 1, 2018

Natural Remedies to Try if You Suffer from Leg Pain

Columns, Spoons And Sunflowers - a Column by Kimberli Davino

Women who suffer endometriosis find leg pain to be one of their main symptoms. A clinical study from 2011 shows that half of the women with endometriosis do indeed experience this ... Read more

February 1, 2018January 31, 2018

How to Run a Support Group

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

Creating a support group is an incredible chance to come together and share, but it’s also a responsibility. Following on with my last column’s theme of support groups, I thought ... Read more

January 31, 2018January 30, 2018

How to Start an Endometriosis Meetup

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

We’re all accustomed to the fact that there isn’t enough support out there for people with endometriosis, which is one of the reasons I worked for an endo charity managing ... Read more

January 29, 2018January 26, 2018

The Benefits of Castor Oil Packs

Columns, The Pursuit of Healing - a Column by Rebecca Dimyan

Many women who suffer from severe cramps and endometriosis pain minimize their discomfort by curling up with a heating pad or hot water bottle. Heat is thought to alleviate muscle ... 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