You don't want to turn into one of those people who antagonise and irritate people to the point they stop listening and start thinking how to end the conversation and get the hell away form you but you do want to be able to speak if someone ask's you "Hey, you've Endo? What is that exactly?"
So I thought I would share with you some tips on how to get people interested without bogging them down or ramming information down their throats.
Sometimes the easiest way we can create awareness about any cause is to wear it! Get a t-shirt, button, pin,scarf e.t.c You'll always meet someone who is curious enough to ask you what your wearing and why. This doesn't mean only sufferers or warriors as I like to call us Sisters can wear these items. Get your support network in on it. Your family and friends. There are even some nice shopper cloth bags out there.
Here's a few of my favourite items;
Next step "Be prepared" Yes I learned this many years ago from the Sea Scouts but it's true. You don't want someone asking you about Endo and your brain shutting down or you tell them the scariest story ever. We don't need to create panic here. So don't tell every Woman you meet "Oh you could have it and not know". It could be true, it may not be. You'll frighten these people.
Giving information is the goal here. The correct info. List them as bullet points in your head or carry a card with you that has a few points on it.
Or indeed if you really "get into" spreading awareness you can get flyers to give to someone who asks, or even try have an awareness day in your local village or town. You can organise a fun run, walk, whatever way people wish to proceed but it doesn't all have to be hard work. Why not try a bake sale in aid of Endometriosis Awareness with the proceed going to a charity of your choice?
Whatever you decide to do to create awareness, make sure you stay positive, come across nice and clear and have a bit of fun while you're at it.
