After surgery, it’s common to feel physically drained, but what we don’t talk about enough is the emotional impact of recovery. Many people describe feeling isolated, disconnected from their support networks, or unsure of how to reach out again.

In this blog, we’ll explore why social support matters so much during recovery, and offer gentle, practical ways to reconnect, even if you’re not quite sure where to start.

Medical trauma is more common than we think, and rarely talked about. In this post, Matilda psychologist Sophie Callen explores what medical trauma is, how it might show up in your life, and offers grounding tools, self-advocacy language, and healing strategies for moving forward.

Scars, bloating, and self-doubt- Anna shares how endometriosis shaped her body image and how she’s learning to love her body again, exactly as it is.

Living with endometriosis can feel isolating. That’s why we created the Matilda Circle- a supportive, validating community where you’re seen, heard, and never alone.

I wanted to be the friend who said yes to every invite. The one who was always up for a spontaneous catch up or a last-minute trip. The one who could bounce back quickly, no matter what her body was going through.

Instead, I was constantly navigating a body I didn’t fully understand, symptoms I didn’t yet have language for, and a health system that often made me feel invisible. So, I learnt to perform—to act ‘normal’.

Travelling with endo? It’s absolutely possible. Yes, you can still live your best life- whether it’s cocktails by the beach or hot chocolates in the mountains. The key? A bit of prep, some handy tricks, and listening to your body every step of the way.

Dating with endometriosis is a layered experience. It’s not just the nerves or the usual butterflies- it’s also the quiet calculations going on in the background. Will I be okay going out tonight? Should I mention the pain? What if I need to cancel at the last minute?

The words we use in endometriosis care can either build trust or cause harm. In this blog, clinician Jo shares how subtle shifts in language can help avoid medical gaslighting, validate lived experience, and foster safer, more compassionate care for people with endometriosis.

A gentle guide for patients, advocates, and non-researchers attending medical conferences. Your voice matters and you belong.