Hi! If you’re here, you probably already know me, and therefore you probably know that having endometriosis has pretty much entirely reshaped my life. But in case you’re not already bored senseless of hearing about it, here’s a bit of context:

In 2024, I had my second surgery on my pelvis, diaphragm, and liver. Things turned out to be more complicated than we hoped, and my surgery had to be converted to open surgery. I also had part of my liver removed because it had fused to my diaphragm. This left me with nerve damage that affects my left leg, and has made every single day since feel like I'm living in a stranger's body.

My medical journey to this point hasn’t been easy. (I bet that shocks nobody). While my current (private) care team are amazing, the treatment I received from my first surgeon on the NHS left both physical and psychological scars. I wouldn’t have been able to access the ongoing complex care I need without the financial support of my parents, and the emotional support of my wider family, friends, and employers, plus, honestly, a stubborn desire to keep just keep going.

The truth is, the kind of damaging treatment I experienced is far too common for people with endometriosis, but the kind of support I’ve been lucky enough to have is rare. That’s why I’m once again taking part in the Winter Walk for Endo with my wonderful brother and Dad, and why I’m asking for your help. Please consider sponsoring me to support the incredible work of Endometriosis UK.

I totally understand that times are tough, and if you can’t sponsor, there are still ways to help. Learn more about Endometriosis UK, the work they do, and the condition itself, so you can better support those of us living with this bastard of a disease.

Thanks for reading this far, and thanks for being you!

Love ya ❤️