How personal may I get?
I’ve held off on beginning this written/photo journal for two main reasons:
1. Am I ready to let everyone in? My struggles, embarrassment, pain?
2. Am I resourceful enough to actually make a difference helping others?
I’m eager to connect on a human level again with my work, my art and my life. I concluded that to find the help I need regarding women’s health, I have to offer it myself. So far, I’ve found some great personal stories on tumblr that are helping me feel more comfortable about the stress I’ve been experiencing with my decision on whether or not to proceed with the diagnostic laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis, and to what extent. (I’m still unsure, but the more I read the better I feel, when just last week it was the opposite. Experiences welcome!)
As I work through this process, my story and ultimately this community, I’d like to offer back resources I find helpful, so here’s a start: a great article about fighting for government funding on endometriosis research, due in part to the billions of dollars lost annually on women missing work time to take care of their bodies. Women suffering in silence: the endometriosis crisis
And this beautiful girl’s personal/support blog for teens with endometriosis. (no, I’m not a teen, but I still found it incredibly helpful and inspiring!) @mrsendowarrior
Much love, M