Taunton Support Group
About this group
The support group provides a safe, supportive environment for sharing your experiences. It offers the opportunity to be listened to and understood, and to know that you are not alone. There are a mixture of informal meetings and special guest speakers, who can offer additional information on topics that are of interest to the group. We also offer taster evenings for various therapies, lifestyle choices, days/half days out. Its our aim that the group can promote fundraising for, and greater awareness of endometriosis.
Whether you have been recently diagnosed or lived with the condition for years, we welcome everyone to the group warmly.
Please join our facebook group for more information and meeting updates!
General Session Information
We always choose a venue where you will have free parking but please just check whether or not you need to sign your car in at reception.We always have an Endometriosis Specialist Nurse in attendance of these support meetings
We will always let ladies know if we are opening the group up to friends and family prior to the meet up.
Upcoming Support group sessions
There are no upcoming sessions at this time. Please check back again.Meet the Support Group Leader(s)
Charley
I went through the medical system for thirteen years being told my symptoms were 'normal', I was 'just depressed', that I was exaggerating... Through my own research and support from my mum, we pushed for the investigation of endometriosis in 2020. With the endometriosis diagnosis, I was also diagnosed with adenomyosis, PCOS and IBS in 2022. With encouragement from my family, my husband and with resources from Endometriosis UK, I finally feel like I've turned a corner in this long journey and want to offer others in my position the support and guidance I've found within the community. |
Naomi
I have experienced symptoms of endometriosis since I was 13 years old, but I wasn’t diagnosed with the condition until I was 26, following an operation for an appendicitis. I initially hid away from it for a time, I'd never heard of it nor did I really understand it. It wasn’t until I started to speak out about endometriosis that I met others with the condition, which was an absolute relief. My family and friends are amazing support but it wasn’t until I found others with the condition that I felt truly understood. |
Natasha
I was diagnosed with endometriosis in 2012 at the age of 22. Prior to my diagnosis I missed many days of school, university lectures and went to numerous GPs who told me my period pain was "normal" and that I was tired all the time because I was busy. I knew my body and I knew that what I was experiencing was far from normal. Whilst finally obtaining a diagnosis was so validating and gave me answers I'd been seeking since my periods began at the age of 14, I recognised that I'd been diagnosed with an incurable chronic condition and it took me a long time to come to terms with this. Since my diagnosis I have had three laparoscopic surgeries, the latest in 2023. My pain is currently well managed and since my last procedure I have been exploring holistic ways to manage my symptoms with my endometriosis nurse specialist. In my role as volunteer support group leader I now hope to share my lived experience of the disease to help others. |
