Dachshunds & Duvets – a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher

November 8, 2019November 6, 2019

What I Learned After Two Years Of Dietary Changes

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

Sometimes all I can think about is food. My brain is either wondering what’s for dinner, or trying to remember whether I have enough chocolate to bake cookies. It’s ... Read more

November 1, 2019October 29, 2019

The Loneliness That Comes with Chronic Illness

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

I’m on a train, on my way to see a specialist in London. I’m cold but am somehow sweating. I have a book with me, but I lack the ... Read more

October 25, 2019October 22, 2019

Lessening the Impact of Checkups on Our Mental Health

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

A few weeks back, I wrote about the invasive side of endometriosis treatment. There’s no avoiding feeling cold when you’re half-naked, but it also entails elements of shame, a ... Read more

October 18, 2019October 15, 2019

My Dog Is a Dragon, Accompanying Me Through Life with Illness

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

When I was a little girl, I stole my brother’s X-Men comics and discovered that one of the few female superheroes had a pet dragon named Lockheed. I begged ... Read more

October 11, 2019October 9, 2019

Endometriosis Is Not a Trend

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

Earlier this week, I awoke to several friends messaging me: “There’s a feature on the radio in an hour.” “Turn on the news now.” After washing off my morning ... Read more

October 4, 2019October 2, 2019

Hysterectomy Is Still an Imperfect Form of Treatment

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

I have made my peace with endometriosis being a way of life. I am sort of OK with it, just like I accept vegan cheese, or that one day ... Read more

September 27, 2019September 25, 2019

A Woman’s Right to Hormones Is a Tricky Thing

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

While on a bus a few days ago, I got distracted by a couple talking loudly about their friend. The friend, apparently dealing with early menopause, had decided to ... Read more

September 20, 2019September 17, 2019

Endometriosis Leg Pain: What Worked for Me

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

A common complaint of endometriosis patients — right after “Who ate my CBD chocolate?” — is leg pain. I have it and it’s no fun. It starts at the ... Read more

September 13, 2019September 10, 2019

Big Girls Do Cry, Especially When They Live with Endometriosis

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

I am a creature of darkness, but I dread the end of summer with a gloom only reserved for pumpkin spice lattes. As an endometriosis patient, I don’t need ... Read more

September 6, 2019September 6, 2019

Dealing with the Invasive Aspects of Endometriosis Treatment

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

Last week, I traveled to London. I can’t say I hated the trip. It was sunny, a dog sat next to me on the train, and — bread almighty! ... Read more