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Summar Bourada

Our pain is our power - An original poem by Summar on living with endometriosis

An original poem by Summar Bourada on living with endometriosis that was presented at Ottawa's Endometriosis Symposium in 2023.

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Priya's Story

"I got my period when I was 10 years old. From then on, my cycles were debilitating. I would take the strongest dose of ibuprofen just to be able to function. Doctors told me I just had painful periods and to get used to it. So, I kept quiet & dealt with it.Fast forward to last spring- 21 year old me. I got a heavy period that lasted for 5 months. I started having severe abdominal pain, & wound up in the ER multiple times. On one visit, a nurse berated me for not getting checked out sooner- she said...

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EndoAct Submission

I submitted my experience with endometriosis on the EndoAct Canada. You can read mine and the stories of several other endo warriors below.      What are your endometriosis symptoms like? Endometriosis can take many forms. I have had multiple surgeries that have slowed my pain, but here is what it was like before that. For me, it was severe period cramping that caused dizziness, mobility issues, and even blacking out. Occasionally, I have break through bleeding or spotting that can cause additional cramping outside of my cycle. The cramping felt like someone was squeezing your inside and pulling them around...

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same gldn grl, just a new look

I recently redid the feel of gldn grl to make it better for you! It also feels more like me and what my vision for an ecommerce store looks like.  Here are some of the new features that I think you'll love: It's now more accessible to shop from the homepage    Easily shop your favourite categories from the homepage:  Browse earrings, necklaces and rings easily.  Product and collection changes You can now find more information about the products much easier from the collection pages including that product's star rating from verified customers, and a glimpse at more information on...

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