We spend our day working, giving to others and everyone around us, and we don’t ever give to ourselves. But it’s in those midnight hours, in the silence, that your fears creep in.
Despite the enormous negative impact chronic illness keeps having on my life, it has, however, opened up incredible opportunities for me to speak on podcasts, interviews and events about my lived experience and how I have turned my pain into power.
Living with chronic pain, in menopause and an invisible disability, I have faced many challenges, but the biggest one is people not understanding that conditions like endometriosis are incredibly serious and something we should be aware of.
We are excited to announce our partnership with KALM: Mindfulness Coach, a mindfulness and well-being app that offers guided breathing exercises, daily affirmations, and mindfulness tips to help users manage stress and anxiety and find balance in their daily lives.
My mum taught me to always stay vigilant in understanding when the majority or the ‘trusted voices’ were falling short. She told me to be brave enough to speak power to those who couldn’t always speak so boldly for themselves or were not given the platforms to do so.
My experience with endometriosis has been an absolute rollercoaster. It all started when I was 17 years old and suddenly started to experience extreme bloating and pelvic pain during my menstrual cycle. I experienced digestive issues such as constipation, nausea and occasional vomiting and fatigue. I didn’t feel like...
During a triggered state, I deeply hated the rising feeling of rage from within. It left me worried that I was turning into my mother, which was a great fear of mine. I wanted to be the best parent I could and surround my children with love and support - two things I never felt from my own mother.
Dealing with hyperemesis with a toddler is no joke but my husband, siblings and friends have made it easier though they are all burnt out as well.
I realized that my son had suffered brain damage at birth resulting in multiple medical complexities and needs. It has been a rough and challenging journey raising a child with cerebral palsy here in Nigeria through childhood and adulthood.