For any of you who are new to the page, and THANK YOU for following my musings, I wanted to explain a bit about this whole Bloomin’ Uterus thing. 🙂

I was diagnosed with Endometriosis after surgery this past June.  My nurse once described Endometriosis like crab grass…it just lives there and grows and grows and grows, despite how much you cut it out. So I felt disgusting and gross on the inside…until I created the Bloomin’ Uterus! It’s a graphic that helps me feel better about what’s growin’ and goin’ on with my body.  It was designed before I learned that the uterus likely doesn’t have anything to do with Endometriosis…But, it’s done. And I love it still.

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I cannot believe it!

When I was first diagnosed in June of this year with Endometriosis,  I searched for art to make me feel more beautiful.  I needed something… And I found “Sinta” on Etsy by GiGiMarie Stationary.  After contacting the artist and asking if the painting could be placed onto a journal and explained why, we bonded : GiGi painted “Sinta” after she learned of her own diagnosis with Endometriosis.  We all cope in our own ways, eh?

GiGi custom-ordered me a journal with her artwork on it.  And her painting also hangs in my living room, a daily reminder that we are still beautiful.  And we’ve been friends ever since.

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Those of you who are familiar with the Bloomin’ Uterus already know what’s going on…the rest of you?  🙂  I am raising funds and awareness regarding Endometriosis.  You can donate to my fundraising efforts (and obtain a Bloomin’ Uterus button!) on my Gofundme page.  All the money goes straight to the Endometriosis Foundation of America. The fundraising campaign started and was quickly followed by an idea to make buttons of a design I created after learning I have Endometriosis.

The Bloomin’ Uterus was born! What’s this Bloomin’ Uterus business?!? My nurse once described Endometriosis like crab grass…it just lives there and grows and grows and grows, despite how much you cut it out. So I felt disgusting and gross on the inside…until I created the Bloomin’ Uterus! A fun coping mechanism, and spreading Endometriosis Awareness along the way.

The buttons project been a huge hit! Not only with women who are suffering from Endometriosis, but also among their friends and families.  May this become a badge of courage, an honor to wear.   It’s been an incredible bonding experience for me and my fellow EndoWarriors. And it has taken my breath away.

Thank you, to everyone.

Yours, Lisa