Bangor Support Group
About this group
Our support group sessions intend to be a friendly and welcoming space where you can connect with other people with lived experience of Endometriosis. I aim to organise an in person support group session every 1-2 months, so sign up to the mailing list to receive updates and request to join the private Facebook group (see link below) to stay up to date with events.
General Session Information
Activities will range from general support sessions, invited speakers and themed activities alongside refreshments. We can also run fundraising activities and awareness raising campaigns as the group develops. Our in person meetings have so far been held at the beautiful Treborth Botanic Gardens, providing a relaxing space to get together. Hope to see you at the next meeting!Upcoming Support group sessions
There are no upcoming sessions at this time. Please check back again.Meet the Support Group Leader(s)
Karina
Hi, I'm Karina (a.k.a. Kara). I'm volunteering with Endometriosis UK to establish a support group in Bangor. When I first looked for support, I found the closest group was Wrexham, so I decided to set one up closer to home for our community in North Wales. While I cannot provide medical advice, my goal is to create a safe, supportive environment where we can share our experiences and learn more about this condition together. My experience with endometriosis began around 2019. I remember once being unable to walk properly due to the pain, and nearly passing out in the bathroom. Like so many of us, I naturally brushed this off as "just period pains"—silly me! It wasn’t until years later, when the pain became a regular, localised occurrence, that I sought help. After ultrasounds and an MRI, I was diagnosed with bilateral endometriomas (chocolate cysts). I remember the strange conflict of being told "at least it’s not cancer," while simultaneously realising I had been diagnosed with a chronic health condition with almost no information provided on how to live with it. From long waits for specialists to traveling to England for surgery, I have experienced the "trials and tribulations" of the healthcare system first-hand. I am now six months post-laparoscopy and, while the journey continues, I don't want anyone in our area to feel they have to navigate it alone. I look forward to meeting you and building this community together. |
