Dachshunds & Duvets – a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher

August 16, 2019August 14, 2019

Things That Hurt as Much as Endometriosis Pain

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

My first memory of true pain was when one of my older cousins shut my fingers in the car door. I cried a little, and my mum put my ... Read more

August 9, 2019August 7, 2019

Living with Painful Scar Tissue

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

Have I ever mentioned how much I love dancing? I find it nearly impossible to listen to good music and not move my feet. So, when a friend got ... Read more

August 2, 2019July 30, 2019

Why I Don’t Get Angry About Endometriosis Flare-ups Anymore

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

I know angry. In fact, way before my endometriosis diagnosis, I was a very angry girl. I don’t know what made me so cross — maybe it was being ... Read more

July 26, 2019July 23, 2019

Why It’s OK to Hate Your Period

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

While I’m convinced there’s still time for me to score a U.K. No. 1, win an Emmy — for an acting role, duh! — or even an Oscar, one ... Read more

July 19, 2019July 17, 2019

Women Still Face the Myth of Hysteria in Advocating for Quality Healthcare

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

Recently, my laptop charger cable gave up the ghost. I took it to a certain high-tech temple, identifiable worldwide by its fruit-shaped logo. A somewhat friendly “expert” asked me ... Read more

July 12, 2019July 9, 2019

How to Dress for Summer with Endometriosis

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

I’ve probably mentioned this a gazillion times already, but endometriosis killed my career. What career, you may ask? The one I had in fashion. In a past life I ... Read more

June 28, 2019June 26, 2019

Migraines and Hormones: What’s the Connection?

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

Millions of endometriosis patients worldwide experience hormonal headaches, also known as menstrual migraines or simply migraines. I spent the better part of last week completely unable to function because ... Read more

June 21, 2019June 19, 2019

What It’s Like to Live with an Invisible Illness

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

I discussed in a recent column whether we should correct others when they see only our illness. This week, I’m looking at the opposing viewpoint: when our disease is ... Read more

June 14, 2019June 12, 2019

The Emotional Journey of Delving into Endometriosis Symptoms

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

Searching the web for one’s symptoms is a dangerous game. It’s anxiety-inducing and pointless. Type something like“stomachache,” and the first thing that comes up is some deadly disease that ... Read more

June 7, 2019June 5, 2019

Should We Remind Others That We Are More than Our Chronic Illness?

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

Recently a friend explained how my illness was the reason behind some of my life choices. They had gotten it completely wrong and that’s OK — after all, no ... Read more