Emily & Endometriosis.

Truthfully, I do struggle to find happiness sometimes.  I often have 'down days' where I suffer massively and panic about absolutely everything.  I've been battling with anxiety and depression for a few years and often speak about the importance of talking about mental health but until now I've been extremely ashamed about being open about my struggles because, in truth, I know other people have it much worse than I do. I've lived with chronic, debilitating pain for 13 years and until around a year ago I never really understood what was going on.  I was often told by doctors and even those who are close to me that this pain was all in my head and I simply needed to get on with it.  I even started to believe that there was absolutely nothing wrong and they were right, this was all in my head. I'm not ready to talk about my personal battle with anxiety and depression because right now it's too difficult but I'm hoping that it opens the door f...

So here goes, I am about to put myself out there.  This isn't really something that I normally do.   But I am 1 in 10. I am 1 in 10 women who suffer daily with endometriosis and have decided that after 13 years enough is enough and I want to help others with endometriosis.  I've been blogging secretly for almost a month and have finally decided today is the day.  The first day of Endometriosis Awareness Week 2018.  So please check out my blog and help spread the word that heavy, painful periods aren't normal and neither is waiting 8 years for a diagnosis.