Welcome to Day 3 of 131 Days of Taboo Talks, where we explore a topic that hits far too close to home for so many women: modern day hysteria in our healthcare system.

Elis gets personal by sharing her own experience, of being told “there is nothing we can do” and how it took community and resources like these two podcast episodes to advocate for herself.

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The Burden of Fibroids for Black Women

For thousands of years, women have been told their pain is imaginary, dramatic and fake. Wait until you hear what the Ancient Egyptians caused hysteria. Nearly comical.

If you’re navigating through a health scare and hitting road blocks, know that you are not alone. In an age of information, knowledge is power and sharing our stories can help each other stand up for our health.