Endometriosis

The stigma is real, but I had to stop thinking of myself as “damaged goods.”

I was crawling to the bathroom. I was throwing up. I wouldn’t wish that on anybody.

Turning a little look—even during flares—makes me feel more like myself.

The 25-year-old conservationist struggled with depression as doctors continually dismissed her symptoms.

And why it’s important to advocate for yourself.

“If you see me be gentle…I’m fragile.” 

Here’s why she’s talking about her lipo publicly.

The actor shared a post-op update from the hospital. 

“I have to be really cognizant of every food label.”

She was misdiagnosed “countless times.”

“I’m blessed there are these options.”

The condition affected her fertility.

“It is so not fun, very painful.”

“Can’t tell you guys how many times I’ve cried.”

“I feel a responsibility to publicly talk about it.”

Here’s yet another thing to consider if you have endo.

Conceiving can be hard for those with this condition.

It's taught her how to have self-care

On life in the spotlight with a chronic illness.

"I knew in my gut this was serious."