Dachshunds & Duvets – a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher

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

August 30, 2019August 28, 2019

Endometriosis, Insomnia, and Nero Keep Me Awake at Night

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

You’d think that those of us who are constantly tired (hello, chronic fatigue!) would be rather skilled at sleeping. But the truth is that many endometriosis patients suffer from ... Read more

August 23, 2019August 21, 2019

Can Self-care Be Bad for You?

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

As I type out this column, I’m horizontal — on my back. I’m not in this position by choice, but because of a three-day flare-up. I’m suffering through some ... Read more

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