After my diagnosis, my first two years of living with endometriosis was rough. I did not deal with my chronic autoimmune condition well. I was depressed, I secluded myself from others and was in constant state of denial because family and friends didn’t understand me. After a while isolation and depression gets tiring. I no longer wanted to be a victim of my condition. I decided that I would turn my pain into purpose by creating endoNme in 2015. After having two surgeries and one aspiration, I learned how to love April again. I learned to love the April who lived with endometriosis and not be the April who was a victim of endometriosis. I love the woman that I am becoming and pray that my experiences will captivate and inspire others, who live with chronic illnesses and diseases, that there is more to life than your condition.
With that, I was prompted to start iamaprilchristina.com because I’m not just a woman with endometriosis. I am in love with health and wellness and sharing any information I gain with all of you is so important to me. Obtaining a healthier lifestyle is key to a happier life. Thank you for joining me on this journey!
5 Positive Things My Painful Endometriosis Journey Has Taught Me
I was nine years old when I had my first menstrual cycle. Nine! I was a little girl in the third grade that had made the proverbial leap from adolescence to “womanhood” just like that. I remember sitting in class with a fanny pack around my waist that contained...
Welcome To I’m April-Christina
Eight years ago I was diagnosed with endometriosis. After a couple of years with this auto-immune condition, I realized that there was no one I could talk to about Endo - thus me starting endoNme on Instagram. I was able to connect with so many different Endo sisters....
How To Be Your Own Advocate
Last month for Endometriosis Month, I had the opportunity to speak at a panel presented by SheKnows Media and Hello Flo. On the panel with me was co-panelist Dr. Tayyaba Aymed an osteopathic physician and pelvic pain specialist and moderator Nikita Chopra, a chronic...
We Matter ACOG!
So I am sure you have seen me and other advocates in black and white pictures stating “wematterACOG” on it. Now while some of you may understand the cause, I am here to state some facts. Because caring is sharing right! The American College of Obstetricians and...
It’s More Than A Bad Period
As a woman that time of the month is something we don't look forward too, right? Especially when your "normal period" tends to not feel quite so normal anymore. Although you may not say it verbally to someone else, in your mind you’ll ask: why are my periods so bad?...