Jan

29

A letter for women with migraines

Posted by Sarah R

January 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment

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As a woman who has lived with migraines for 20+ years now, my family understands what’s going on when I am doubled-over in pain or when I’ve got the blanket pulled up over my head to block out the light. My friends, however, have not always been so understanding. Unfortunately, it’s [...]

Jan

18

Five minutes at a time

Posted by Sarah R

January 18, 2009 | 1 Comment

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In July of 2006, my world was turned upside down with five words: “I’m thinking about leaving you.” He didn’t just think about it, the next day he solidified it and left me. He then promptly left on vacation with a friend of his, a vacation that I was supposed [...]

Oct

29

Migraines & endometriosis

Posted by Sarah R

October 29, 2008 | 1 Comment

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My pal Ellen posted a fantastic blog entry about the massive connections between women with migraines and women with endometriosis. As a woman with migraines and part of a family of women who live with endometriosis, the blog post both scared and enlightened me. I suggest you check it out! 
Another blog entry I [...]

Sep

29

Women’s Health in the News V

Posted by Sarah R

September 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment

African American women’s health as new focus - “The Suffolk University Sociology Department announced Nyjah Wyche to be the first recipient of its annual full-tuition scholarship for Graduate Studies in Women’s Health.” Read about the very first winner of this scholarship!
Migraines effect women more often then men, but unfortunately aren’t treated as often as they [...]

Sep

11

Why I ditched you

Posted by Sarah R

September 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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Last week was rough on me. I’ve since moved on (literally & figuratively) but let’s rehash.
Monday: I thought I was going to overdraw my bank account. Turns out I was nowhere near doing so, but still, the stress totally freaked me out. I came home from five days of house-sitting and stressed about [...]

Aug

9

Welcome to Women’s Health and Fitness

Posted by Sarah R

August 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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Hi! I’d like to welcome you to Women’s Health & Fitness here at ContentQuake. First, though, I want to introduce myself.
*reaches out to shake your hand warmly * Hi, I’m Sarah.
I am Oregon born and mostly raised. I am moving to South Carolina (for graduate school) in less than a year. I am [...]