Anyone going to try dance yoga tomorrow?

Getting ready for dance yoga!

This post isn’t about seeking sympathy—it’s about opening up a conversation around women’s health and the challenges we face when advocating for ourselves. For context, I hadn’t had a period in three years due to having an IUD. I had it removed in December, and this past Tuesday, I experienced an extremely heavy period with significant clotting. When I say heavy, I mean soaking through a pad in under an hour. I nearly fainted and was extremely weak. My husband had to call 911. The paramedics gave me an IV and took me to the hospital. I informed the staff that my iron was already significantly low, as confirmed by recent blood work. After hours of waiting in the hallway, a doctor briefly came to see me. He didn’t do an exam—no ultrasound, didn’t see a gyno. Just told me they would give me medication to stop the bleeding and send me home. When I asked questions about the medication, he became irritated and didn’t answer. When the nurse later brought it to me, I chose to defer taking it. The doctor returned, visibly frustrated, and said, “You came for heavy bleeding, that’s what we’re treating you for.” I deferred again so he discharged me. At no point did they address my low iron, my exhaustion, or my overall well-being. I’ve been home resting for four days, still feeling cold, weak, and drained. What struck me most wasn’t just the lack of thorough care—it was the way I was spoken to. I was simply advocating for my own health, and instead of being heard, I was dismissed. Unfortunately, this is a common experience for many women when seeking medical care. I want to bring awareness to these issues. Have you ever felt unheard or dismissed when advocating for your health? Let’s talk about it.

Yoga class was great tonight! Yes it was online, which I love! I don't have to leave the house!

Hello, I'm Amy, I've been best friends with Veronica for over 50 years. I'm so excited for her growth. Veronica knows how challenged I am with technology. She kept me in mind creating her community. I have already registered for the online yoga, it was easy peasey! Thanks Veronica!🤗❤️