Why write a book?

For months I’ve been writing like crazy. I have a writing group and an editor, and am proud of the content. But in one of the latest meetings, my editor said she was struggling to fill in the gaps in content because my overall goals with the book were unclear. I...

Annual Exam Fears

An annual visit to the OB/GYN. The dreaded annual visit, not fun for any woman. The diagnosis of endometriosis comes with numerous pelvic exams above and beyond an annual exam, as well as associated pain which can put you in bed for days. For years, I prided myself on...

My One Suggestion

This morning I woke to a text asking: I have a friend who may have endometriosis, and is experiencing chronic pain and depression. If you could tell her one thing, what would it be? My one suggestion would be, if you are going to use western medicine, view the drugs...

Kinesiology and Disease

How do you begin to talk about something that has changed your life?  Kinesiology literally changed the way I think about myself, how I see the world, and how I deal with my health and wellbeing. First, the fundamentals. I follow Louise Hay and her teachings on the...

I am in control of my health

It took years for me to stand up for myself and truly make my own choices with my health.  I seemed to have picked up the belief that you do what the doctor says if you want to get better.  I’m not sure if it’s because I was a young teenager when I was...

Grateful for Family’s love and support

It wasn’t until recently that I’ve realized just how much of a pain in the ass I must have been. Not only was I an emotional wreck, I was cranky and tired…and I didn’t know it.  I think this realization has been the worst part of my healing....