Dachshunds & Duvets – a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher

January 10, 2020January 8, 2020

How I Dealt with My First Ruptured Cyst

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

December was emotionally trying, leaving me a tad broken — I may have employed concerning amounts of Celine Dion and cake to cope. And just when I was ready ... Read more

January 3, 2020December 20, 2019

New Year’s Resolutions for Endometriosis Warriors

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

It’s that time of the year again. The streets are eerily quiet and full of abandoned party hats. The sales are on, and up until February, I’ll be finding ... Read more

December 20, 2019December 19, 2019

Surviving Heartbreak When You’re Chronically Ill

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

The end of this year has turned into the toughest of times. I’ve spent the past weeks in excruciating pain, talking to doctors, and trying to figure out what ... Read more

December 13, 2019December 19, 2019

The Water Bottle Conundrum: Is This Form of Pain Relief Bad for You?

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

One of my favorite mantras is, “Life ain’t easy for an over-packer.” It’s right up there with, “Nothing good happens after 2 a.m.” Whenever I travel, I pack for ... Read more

December 6, 2019December 5, 2019

Looking Back on 2 Years Since My Excision Surgery

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

I don’t know if the old saying “time flies” is true. Sometimes I wonder where my day has gone — especially in wintertime. But when I think about my ... Read more

November 22, 2019November 20, 2019

Sometimes Saying Thank You Is the Hardest Thing

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

As a writer, there are so many things I wish I’d written: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s “Americanah,” the pilot of “Fleabag,” or a song by my favorite band, HAIM. “Hallelujah” ... Read more

November 15, 2019November 13, 2019

How I Manage My Hormonal Acne

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

I never had acne as a teenager, but for most of my adulthood, keeping my skin as clear as possible has become an essential part of my routine. Acne ... Read more

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