“Have you ever looked in the mirror and felt like a stranger was staring back?”

As part of my ongoing series, I’ll be sharing my fibroid journey in full – the highs, the lows, the healing, and the hope. Every post is part of my personal commitment to look deeply within and document the parts of this condition that have challenged and changed me.

More women than we realise are saving their uterus and reclaiming their wellness, and this is giving me hope I once thought I had lost. Watching my mum go through her own fibroid journey – and witnessing her healing- is what reassures me most that recovery is possible.

Why I’m sharing this

You may know a friend, work colleague, daughter, sister, mother, cousin, aunty or grandmother who’s battled fibroids or had a premature hysterectomy due to a related condition. The numbers are growing. Yet we don’t talk about it enough.

The quiet solidarity between women who’ve walked this path feels like a hug you didn’t know you needed- the kind that says “I see you. I understand. Keep going.”

The awareness online is growing, and I’m so grateful that on this journey I’ve found holistic practitioners, communities, and kindred spirits who continue to pour into me.

Physical changes – The body I didn’t expect

My first clue was my period. The pain was excruciating- it felt like my body was attacking me. Heavy flows, sharp cramps, constant bloating.

At first, I thought maybe it was part of postpartum healing or just a “normal” shift. But the fatigue was relentless. I felt wrapped in a blanket of tiredness that I couldn’t shake. I was inactive, unmotivated, and mentally drained. Not understanding what was happening made it all feel worse.

“I used to feel in control of my body. Then fibroids came and rewrote the rules”

Confidence and self-image – Rebuilding your reflection

There was a point where I truly didn’t recognise myself. I knew something was “off”, but I didn’t know how to explain it – even to myself. I became disconnected from my body and, in turn, from my voice.

That disconnect dimmed my self-esteem. The shame. The irritation. The exhaustion. I didn’t feel in control anymore, and it showed in how I walked through the world.

Eventually, I had to choose differently.

I began slowly rebuilding. Pouring self-love into myself. Getting clear about the environments that lifted me and those that drained me. Looking at what I ate. Creating rituals: journaling, meditating, praying, staying active, and being still. It’s a journey that continues.

This reminded me: our symptoms aren’t just surface-level. They’re whispers – urgent messages from deep within.

Intimacy and relationships- The quiet changes

At the peak of my symptoms, dating felt terrifying. I didn’t think anyone would “get it.” I worried about rejection, judgment, or simply not being understood.

I then met my husband.

He has stood beside me through blood transfusions, hospital appointments, my tears, my anger- all of it. His patience and love have helped me heal more than he knows.

Support systems are essential. Whether it’s a partner, a friend, or a community- we need to be heard, understood, and uplifted.

“Have fibroids affected you in ways of dating life or intimacy? I’d love to hear your story in the comments”

Emotional shifts – Grief, Growth & Grace

This journey will shake your spirit. One day you feel strong, the next, completely undone.

There were times I blamed myself. How did I let it get this far? Why didn’t I know sooner? But guilt wasn’t serving me.

Eventually I had to forgive myself. Let go of the shame. And stop fighting the process.

Healing isn’t linear. I still have hard days. But now, I meet myself with grace. I speak gently to my body. I move at a pace that honours my energy.

Connecting with other women who understand this path has made all the difference. I feel less alone. I feel heard. And slowly, I feel whole.

Where I am now – Acceptance and reconnection

Journaling, breath work, therapy, and movement have been anchors for me. Some weeks I fall out of rhythm. Thats okay. I simply come back.

I now juice in sync with my cycle. I detox gently. I’m preparing my body holistically before and after surgery. If I can avoid surgery, that will be even better. Even when doubt creeps in, something in me still says: keep going. You deserve to heal.

Closing thoughts – From my heart to yours

If this blog reached you today, whether you’re dealing with fibroids, endo, PCOS, or are just on a self-love journey- thank you for being here. You are not alone.

We need more honest conversations. We need more sisterhood. We need more space to say: “This is hard. But we’re healing anyway.”

I’ve just purchased some supplements and healing tools I’m trying out. I can’t wait to share how it goes soon.

Until next time, happy healing!

Mon x