Shine Now! Magazine September/October Issue Issue 4 Volume 1 | Page 26

Michelle refused to remain silent and pushed through her pain to help others . She established Fighting Fiercely , an annual event during Endometriosis awareness month in March . It provides resources and solutions to women enduring the disease . She states ,” Fighting Fiercely was born out of a need to educate . There was a lot I did not know after my diagnosis . It helps shine a light on what women go through .”
Medical experts , specialists , mental health , nutrition and wellness professionals attend to address every aspect of the disease . Women with “ endo ” endure mental , emotional , and physical trauma . Michelle states , “ I had to support a woman whose spouse left her because of the disease . I stayed with her to help her through the emotional and mental breakdown she experienced because of the breakup of her family .”
Michelle also published a resource guide , Fighting Fiercely : Unveiling the Unknown about Endometriosis in June of 2015 . She states , “ I give women a road-map for what the next steps should be after diagnosis . I share indepth research on treatment options and also make recommendations for specialists .”
You can follow Michelle on social media at Facebook . com / fightingfiercely or email her at fightingfiercely @ gmail . com
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