I still don't have the words to describe the struggles of dysmenorrhea [painful periods]. It's embarrassing and people used to think I was being dramatic when I spoke about this. I'm still dealing with the shame of this but like i want to raise awareness too.

Ladies please get checked. Even though I found out nothing was biologically wrong I hated how some people were so dismissive too. "Just keep praying for healing sis"
I genuinely hated talking about it and I always cried because it felt like no one understood.

I've been rushed to A&E several times. I remember one time I was making my way to London from Leicester via coach. I found out I had started and as I was making my way home I had to get off the bus and started vomiting and passed out. Thank God a friend was on the bus too.

I was so scared. I've passed out in a friend's shower. Like the symptoms were so unexpected and stupid. I questioned why God would allow this to happen to me but I'm learning to keep praying and trusting in healing but most of all, managing as much as I can.

The response when sharing this at times have been super hurtful but I've learnt to let go because this is my body and I'm trusting God will keep me regardless. But please, if you take anything from this, please be more empathetic. Please. You may not understand, but be kind.

I’ve missed exams because of this. Had employers threaten me. Past partners have downplayed the severity of this. I don’t tweet this for sympathy or as a victim but I’m literally crying as I tweet this. God has kept me. And if you can relate I pray for healing and peace