Destini Marie, Author at Black Women Feel Pain Too

My Life With Endometriosis and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

Sep 24, 2022Destini Marie2 CommentsPersonal ExperienceBehavior, Cramps, endometriosis, Fatigue, PMDD

Before Endometriosis and PMDD I was 26 years of age when I finally was able to put a name to the two conditions causing chaos in my life. After years of excruciating pain and unexplained behaviors, I now feel I have control over my health and body. My period started at the age of 12.

How To Treat Endometriosis Holisticly

Sep 17, 2022Destini Marie1 CommentSpeaking FactsCannabis, endometriosis, Health, Herbal tea, Holistic health, Menstruation, Painful periods, pelvic pain

I am not a medical professional; all information below is my knowledge and experimentation. Introduction Before beginning, please note that this is a cannabis-friendly blog!!! Endometriosis causes pain for individuals with the condition. Physicians will prescribe birth control or pain medication to manage symptoms. Birth control use long-term has side effects, and taking pain medication

Supporting Your Life With Endometriosis

Sep 10, 2022Destini MariePersonal Experienceendometriosis, Pain, pelvic pain, Support system

Suffering With Endometriosis Suffering from endometriosis takes a toll on your body. Not just physically but also emotionally and mentally. The daily battles we face are exhausting in every fashion. Girls and women with endometriosis must find a supportive person or avenue to help them navigate their struggles. Suffering From Endometriosis In 2019 and 2020,

How Racism Affects Black Americans in Healthcare and How To Combat It

Sep 3, 2022Destini MarieSpeaking FactsDeath, Discrimination, Healthcare, Implicit bias, Infant mortality, Racism

There is no denying that racism is alive and well, prospering at an alarming rate and occurring daily. Let’s use the healthcare system as an example. Research indicates that African American patients in the United States have long received suboptimal care relative to white patients when seeking medical treatment. Today we will look at some astonishing statistics

Navigating Life Today With PMDD

Aug 21, 2022Destini MariePersonal ExperienceDepression, PMDD, Rage, Suicide

Initially, I wanted to start this blog post with an analogy. Comparing life with PMDD to that friend with whom you have a love-hate relationship. That is how I wanted to start this off, but PMDD is no friend! Homegirl sits beside the devil. She probably looks like a doll, all cute and innocent, but

Endometriosis: Facts, Research, and Support

Aug 21, 2022Destini MarieSpeaking Factsadhesions, endometriosis, Hysterectomy, Laporscopy, Painful periods, pelvic pain

Understanding Endometriosis Endometriosis is a chronic disease that affects girls and women of reproductive age. The disease can be defined as when the growth of tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. Endometriosis is a painful disease and can cause a variety of symptoms such as chronic pelvic pain, pain

Navigating Life With Endometriosis – A Debilitating Disease

Aug 20, 2022Destini MariePersonal Experienceendometriosis, Mood Swings, painful period, Warrior

Endo Warrior is a term I quickly discovered while researching endometriosis. Throughout blog posts and youtube videos, I quickly became familiar with that phrase. What comes to your mind when you think of a warrior? I envision this strong, built person – a confident, swift, vigilant leader. Truly, the epitome of living with endometriosis. Endometriosis