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Read More »INSPIRATION…
I often think that I am being selfish when I have a “woe is me” day. I do acknowledge that I am entitled to them because while what happens to me may not be as severe as what happens to the guy next to me, it IS still happening to …
Read More »Raelene’s Story (Endometriosis)
Women who suffer with endometriosis largely suffer in silence. After all, we are women. We have to do it all, wear every hat, and tackle every situation with dignity and grace. Never whine, never complain, always be strong for our families. Having endometriosis destroys all hope of accomplishing this stereotype. …
Read More »Charlene’s Story (Rheumatoid Arthritis)
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been tired and achy. As a child I was told that eating better would give me more energy (I was a picky eater) or that the aches were simply growing pains. I would outgrow it, so they said. Flash forward to 2008. …
Read More »Kayla’s Fight Like a Girl Story (Lupus, Fibromyalgia, Endometriosis)
My name is Kayla, and I am 25-years-old. Around age 14, I was hospitalized for about a week with Meningitis. Ever since then, the fight with my body has been on. I constantly had all-over body pain and discomfort. I would have horrible headaches and be so tired that I …
Read More »Dawn’s Fight Like a Girl Story (Breast Cancer)
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Read More »Natalie’s Fight Like a Girl Story (Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Raynaud’s)
I was diagnosed with arthritis at the age of 2 at SickKids Hospital. I had it tough because I always loved the outdoors, but sometimes I wasn’t able to even walk from the pain. When I was only in elementary school my face used to get this red rash which …
Read More »Kefilwe’s Fight Like a Girl Story (Endometriosis)
Hi, my name is Kefilwe. I am 39-years-old from South Africa. I was diagnosed with endometriosis in 2010 at age 32, 15+ years after going from one doctor to another with absolutely zero help. My journey started when I was around 16/17 years of age with heavy periods that I’d …
Read More »Deanne’s Story (Endometriosis)
Today at 7am, I had my diagnostic laparoscopy, and 2 hours later, as I woke up in recovery, my nurse informed me they had found the endometriosis and removed it all, along with a few fibroids. My eyes filled with tears of relief. I have been waiting for this day to for …
Read More »Member Spotlight: Meet Shannon
Hey there warrior girls! It’s time for our first Member Spotlight of 2012 and–drum roll please–we are proud to shine the light on Shannon from Toronto,Canada, who sends us all sunshine and smiles. Shannon is a proud member of the Fight Like a Girl Club and blogs over at Living …
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