Dachshunds & Duvets – a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher

March 22, 2019March 20, 2019

5 Things You Are Allowed with Endometriosis

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

“It’s not me, it’s the endometriosis” is a sentence that has become a life mantra to me. It’s something I say as often as “sorry I yelled at you” ... Read more

March 15, 2019March 14, 2019

The Mixed Emotions Generated by Endometriosis Scars

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

An endometriosis body is something quite particular. It’s not that you can pick someone from a crowd, point at them, and just like Poirot, exclaim, “Aha! An endometriosis patient!” ... Read more

March 8, 2019March 7, 2019

Why I Make Jokes About My Chronic Illness

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

During the Oscars weekend, after we all recovered from that “Shallow” performance, there was an inspiring piece of news that meant a lot for people living with multiple sclerosis ... Read more

March 1, 2019February 28, 2019

It Isn’t Just Stress, It’s Endometriosis

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

Among hormonally challenged individuals like myself, very similar stories are exchanged. A frequent story is that in which doctors barely listen to a patient’s complaints and reach the very ... Read more

February 22, 2019February 20, 2019

What Marathon Training Is Teaching Me About Patience

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

It’s roughly 10 weeks until I attempt to run the London Marathon. I say “attempt” as this will be my first marathon. I haven’t even run a half-marathon, and ... Read more

February 15, 2019February 13, 2019

Dating with a Chronic Illness: It’s Complicated

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

For the past week, my inbox has been inundated with invitations to treat my beloved to an overpriced dinner or a dubious sweater covered in hearts. This overtly romantic onslaught ... Read more

February 8, 2019February 6, 2019

Babies Can’t Cure Endometriosis, No Matter What Doctors Say

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

Labeling endometriosis as an invisible disease has always made me uncomfortable. I agree that a patient’s suffering may not be evident to the naked eye, but it’s very real. To me, ... Read more

February 1, 2019January 30, 2019

Coming to Terms with Losing My Endometriosis Specialist

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

During the most recent visit to my endometriosis specialist, I received some pretty shocking news. I was expecting an ovary malfunction or the appearance of another bothersome polyp, but ... Read more

January 25, 2019January 24, 2019

Things I Probably Shouldn’t Do with Endometriosis, but Do Anyway

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

Whenever I see the word “rebel” on a T-shirt, mug, or pillow, I feel a need to own that piece of self-identifying merchandise. I’ve been a rogue one since I ... Read more

January 18, 2019January 17, 2019

I Have Endometriosis, but I Am No Wonder Woman

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

I am not ashamed to admit that when no one is looking, apart from lip-syncing to Starship’s “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now” almost daily, I also do the Wonder ... Read more