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Endometriosis Awareness Month 2015

Today is the start of Endometriosis Awareness Month. So much more awareness is needed for this invisible illness that I suffer from along with 1 in 10 women! The same amount of women suffer from asthma and diabetes yet so many people have never heard of Endo!

It's ridiculous in 2015 we still have to fight for doctors to listen to us, fight for treatment & support. And there is still NO cure!

I've met so many lovely ladies with endo that suffer unnecessarily, who also support me daily. I personally think it's about time this changed!

Please join me & help raise awareness for Endometriosis 💛

#MyEndoDiary

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