Step-up and share your stance on self-harm
Endo warriors, we are calling on you to be bold and brave once again, in an effort to get people to understand self-injury.
We know courage is part of your daily routine but realise talking about your mental health is never easy.
But we need your brio to alert society about a problem that is only hinted at, in scattered pieces of research.
One such brilliant article crucially highlights what can be done to help you when you’re having dark thoughts – https://harmless.org.uk/self-harm-and-endometriosis-a-hidden-connection/
There is nothing more effective when it comes to raising awareness than a human story of suffering.
It will touch hearts and change minds.
If that is something you feel able to do, please email endometriosisawarenessnorth@gmail.co.uk
Although your story will be shared far and wide, you can remain anonymous, if you wish.
Thank you warriors, once again!
A fitting place to congregate on endometriosis
Friendships continue to be made, and awareness of endo raised at our events – the most recent of which took place in the borough of our birth.
Guests gathered at South Chadderton Methodist Church to share experiences and send a message to the community about the physical and mental pain endo warriors too often endure – and the hope our charity brings them.
We are now just a few days away from Endometriosis Awareness Month, where happenings such as this will take place across the country.
Indeed, we’re hosting another in Rochdale on March 28th. This will be attended by MP Elsie Blundell.
Sincere thanks to everyone who makes these congregations such a success. To learn more about what is coming up, go to UPCOMINGEVENTS
Ground down by endo? Come and have a coffee
Announcing our first Endometriosis Awareness Month event where medics, MPs and even the local Mayor will come to talk endo.
But one of the other great things about our gatherings is they allow YOU to share your experiences with others; and if our past events are anything to go by, make lifelong friendships!
Further details will be coming soon, but the date for your diary is Saturday March 28thand the location is the Norden Bowling Club Trinity St, Rochdale OL12 7RD.
Along with our partners and supporters, we are DETERMINED to make this the most successful Endometriosis Awareness Month, ever. Learn more about the campaign at https://www.awarenessdays.com/awareness-days-calendar/endometriosis-awareness-month/
The not-so-great divide
Will it be another lost decade for women’s health?
That’s the subject our founder Dr Anita Sharma has blogged on in a strong tract on the failure of the NHS 10-year-plan to make health more equitable.
In it, she calls for specific health hubs to be improved, account taken of women’s ethnic background in future decision-making, and a closure of the gap between provision in the North and South of England.
Her views are published in MIMS News, an education site aimed at medics and other clinicians.
Visit https://www.mimslearning.co.uk/pages/mims-learning-blog
Find out what we're really about, on film
Click onto our brand new movie, detailing what Endometriosis Awareness North is all about Endometriosis Awareness North - YouTube
Featuring our treasured case study Courtney, it also gives medics a platform to call for quicker diagnosis of endometriosis.
With thanks to filmmakers Andrea Bertozzi and Pete Gibson Media.
Donate
We are registered with The Charity Commission. Our charity number is 1212676.
You can do your bit to research a cure to endo and support the one-in-ten women with the condition by going to our DONATE page.