72: The Importance of Inclusivity in the Endo Community with Bee Lynn

CW: Removal of the uterus, hysterectomy and what that means for pregnancy and for us as a person, body dysphoria, invasive medical procedures, discrimination, trauma. Amy and Brittany speak with Bee Lynn about —why inclusion and representation are important within the endometriosis community. 🎤WHO IS BEE LYNN?🎤 Bee (they/them) is a patient advocate as well as social activist. They are the creator of the Mean Patient Advocate, and a co-founder of the Endo Crisis Connection, which is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting people with endometriosis through the difficulties of living with this disease. Bee identifies as nonbinary and one of their missions is to make the endometriosis advocacy space more inclusive and welcome to all. ☀️CONNECT WITH BEE☀️ Instagram and Tiktok @BeeLynnNYC ☀️CONNECT WITH AMY☀️ Instagram @in16yearsofendo Website: www.insixteenyears.com Like my show? Please rate it or leave a review! Support me by buying me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/insixteenyears ⚠️DISCLAIMER⚠️ The information on my platforms is educational information only and not medical advice. Always check with your qualified medical professional before making any changes to your treatment plan. Keep in mind that while I strive to share evidenced-based information on endometriosis, this doesn’t always mean that my information is accurate or complete. Read my full disclaimer here: https://insixteenyears.com/disclaimer/