Beginings...

My first post is a stumbling, rambling [hot] mess. But aren't all our first steps like that?

Five years ago, I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Living with this diagnosis has been a... ride. Difficult? Yes. Worth it? Hell yes. And I'm convinced that it can be this way for so many more women who have been struggling with this frustrating syndrome. *

I signed up to write a blog [this blog] five years ago. You can write a lot in 5 years.

But I didn't.

5 years (and no words) later...I went to grad school. For Children's Literature. I know, probably not the best program for someone who's scared of a writing a blog. How could I ever hope to write a book if I couldn't even brave a blank page?(I've been agonizing over this post for three four hours now.)

So what does grad school have to do with PCOS? (Especially one in kiddy lit.) Well, PCOS is a lot like going to grad school. At least, it was for me and my writing brain. I knew I had to start somewhere and, just like with PCOS, there was a learning curve. But through both of these experiences my passion for life was renewed and I found tools that not only helped me grow as a writer, but also as a healthy, happy woman. It may sound strange, but grad school is where I learned to live life to the fullest. 

And I hope that's what you find here: the knowledge that there are others out there who have been through/gone through/enjoyed through this battle before. I plan to share my struggles [and triumphs. Yay for those!] in the most honest way I know how: through words [and maybe a poem or two: Ode to Ovaries? Too soon? I'll wait til we know each other better].

Stay tuned...

-Hannah

*Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional and any information I share on this blog, unless otherwise stated, is an expression of personal opinions and this blog and author cannot be held liable. Please consult a medical professional for further information and treatments.