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Michelle refused to remain silent and pushed through her pain to help others. She established Fighting Fiercely, an annual event during Endo- metriosis awareness month in March. It provides resources and solutions to women enduring the disease. She states,”Fighting Fiercely was born out of a need to educate. There was a lot I did not know after my diagnosis. It helps shine a light on what women go through.” Medical experts, specialists, mental health, nutrition and wellness profes- sionals attend to address every aspect of the disease. Women with “endo” endure mental, emotional, and physical trauma. Michelle states, “I had to support a woman whose spouse left her because of the disease. I stayed with her to help her through the emotional and mental breakdown she experienced because of the breakup of her family.” Michelle also published a resource guide, Fighting Fiercely: Unveiling the Unknown about Endometriosis in June of 2015. She states, “I give women a road-map for what the next steps should be after diagnosis. I share in- depth research on treatment options and also make recommendations for specialists.” You can follow Michelle on social media at Facebook.com/fighting- fiercely or email her at [email protected] 26