My Doctor Told Me to Go Get Pregnant to Treat My Endometriosis
After endometriosis surgery didn’t work, I was told to get pregnant or have a hysterectomy to help stop the pain
After endometriosis surgery didn’t work, I was told to get pregnant or have a hysterectomy to help stop the pain
I was treated for an ear infection — then cancer — before I was finally diagnosed with a rare disease called IgG4-RD
Now my goal is to tell as many people as I can to raise awareness about Sjögren’s disease
I spent years just waiting for a treatment — now, I’m advocating for one
Pasé años esperando que se desarrolle algún tratamiento. Ahora, abogo por uno
Once I allowed myself to get help for my bulimia, I was able to start my recovery
My family wasn’t told the signs of hepatic encephalopathy until it was too late. Now, I’m raising awareness about the disease and helping other caregivers share their stories.
Like many people, I thought I was too young to have a heart attack — but it can happen to anyone
Having two cancers back-to-back tested my mental and physical strength, but now I lead a survivor group for the LGBTQIA+ community
I didn’t know my thyroid could have such a big impact on my health overall
I’m not the only never smoker with lung cancer, and physicians need to do better
No soy la única persona con cáncer pulmonar que nunca fumó y los médicos deben hacer un mejor trabajo
I’ve learned that talking about loss and being together makes the holidays easier for my family
Life after cancer is all I’ve known. I’ve tried to use my story to make a difference for others.
After years of blaming myself, writing and grief therapy helped me move forward after my mother’s death
The world may have moved on from Covid, but I’m still fighting to keep myself safe from the virus
Microdosing mushrooms has helped me heal from trauma and be more present in my life. Now, I'm helping other moms learn about the benefits of microdosing.
Spotting during menopause isn’t normal. Nobody ever told me that, so I’ve dedicated my life to educating women about critical uterine health issues.
Manchados durante la menopausia no es algo normal. Nadie me dijo eso, así que dediqué mi vida a concientizar a mujeres acerca de asuntos críticos relacionados con la salud uterina.
After my shocking diagnosis, I turned to advocacy work to help shine a light on the lack of research regarding women of color and stage 4 breast cancer
When I was 29, I was told my symptoms were from pregnancy — but a year later, I was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer
Cuando tenía 29 años, me dijeron que mis síntomas eran de un embarazo, pero un año después, me diagnosticaron cáncer de colon de etapa 4
After years of chronic pain, I finally found answers. Now I’m helping others find relief.
It’s a common problem, but that doesn’t make it less embarrassing for me