Tag Archives: BYMRKH

What I Would Tell My 17 Year Old Self (MRKH Edition)

Posted on July 26, 2020 by beautifulyoumrkh

Dr. Susan Carroll Kicking off the “What I would Tell my 17 Year Old Self” writing series with Dr. Susan Carroll. Susan wrote a terrific blog post to her younger self in 2019. I remember reading it and soaking up … Continue reading →

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“The Missing Vagina Monologue and Beyond”

Posted on July 13, 2020 by beautifulyoumrkh

I am thrilled to highlight and re-share this published work by my personal hero and the person who pioneered the MRKH community, Esther Leidolf. Reading Esther’s published work, “The Missing Vagina Monologue and Beyond” transformed my life and I encourage … Continue reading →

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MRKH, THE GHOST OF MY LIFE

Posted on July 12, 2020 by beautifulyoumrkh

➢ My name is Julian Peter a Kenyan and at the age of 17 I visited the doctor for a checkup since I had aching feet and so the normal questions during consultation started. When was your last period? And … Continue reading →

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My Vagina is on Vacation

Posted on June 30, 2020 by beautifulyoumrkh

Four years ago, when my college put on a performance of the Vagina Monologues, I saw it as an opportunity to finally share something that I had kept inside me for several years—my MRKH diagnosis. With permission of the director, … Continue reading →

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Dear My Beauty

Posted on April 5, 2016 by beautifulyoumrkh

It’s not fair nor unfair. It’s not be pitied nor disregarded and it is the invisible grief that most will never talk about. The inner dialogue for infertility is that of subtle sadness, disguised aggression and palpable fear. Whether you … Continue reading →

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Every Woman’s Platform

Posted on November 11, 2014 by beautifulyoumrkh

    It was not until I was given the opportunity to compete in a state pageant that I could finally establish my platform. I was ecstatic because I felt as if I were finally getting somewhere with my advocacy and … Continue reading →

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MRKH Monday #MRKHmonday

Posted on September 29, 2014 by beautifulyoumrkh

Your MRKH weekly recap: MRKH Organization and the Beautiful You MRKH Foundation have teamed up to bring you a meeting for all women with MRKH to attend! United for MRKH will be at Simmons College on October 26, 2014 from … Continue reading →

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We are one in many, we are unique, and we are fighters.

Posted on February 7, 2014 by beautifulyoumrkh

They say ignorance is bliss but not when it comes to your health. Any detriment can creep up on you with no realization whatsoever. But what’s worse, Ignorance positioning itself in your corner or that of a figure as vital … Continue reading →

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My body. My choice.

Posted on January 28, 2014 by beautifulyoumrkh

I think back ten years ago when I was sixteen to the moment I was first diagnosed with MRKH, and the whole thing seems like a blur. I can’t remember much besides feeling overwhelmed and completely confused, and I struggled … Continue reading →

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Diary of Diagnosis Day

Posted on June 28, 2013 by beautifulyoumrkh

6:00am. I am thirsty and tired. I am nil by mouth as required for this afternoon’s standard procedure, a laparoscopy at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, UK. Although, I am not quite sure what all this fuss is about. My GP … Continue reading →

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