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Survivor Stories & Information

Fight Like a Girl’s collection of Power Stories are written and shared by real women who have overcome or are still fighting cancers, chronic illnesses, or other life altering adversaries every day. The stories found here are a source of empowerment, hope, and education through the discussion of signs, symptoms, treatment processes, inspirations of strength, and individual experiences of each warrior’s personal and unique fight. Survivor stories are equally powerful, written by women who now advocate for others still in the fight.

Read the inspirational stories below to find the support you need in your battle, or the encouragement to share your story with us. Immerse yourself in our community of warriors and join in — we can’t wait to meet and celebrate you.

Mia’s Story (Endometriosis)

Hi everyone, My name is Mia. I’m 21, and I suffer from endometriosis. From age 18, I had an abnormal cycle, and I didn’t understand why. When I turned 19, each and every time, the cramps worsened. Last year, I started having only 2-4 cycles a year and the cramps …

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Addy’s Story (Endometriosis)

I was diagnosed with endometriosis at age 15, after I kept rupturing simple ovarian cysts. I was diagnosed through a laparoscopy, and my GYN removed the endometriosis. I had a Mirena IUDS inserted a month after my diagnosis, and all was well. A year after my diagnosis in 2013, I developed …

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