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It wasn’t until last year that I decided to step up, not only for myself but for women around me, and I decided to create MAGANO the label, creating conversation and dresses designed for women going through endometriosis and other conditions that come with womanhood, who feel insecure about their mid-section. I want to give the gift of confidence, beauty and dignity back to these women. By putting on our dresses, even on days when they are feeling low, I hope women can feel beautiful and empowered by knowing that they are not going through this alone. 

I have been suffering from endometriosis for 18 years and suffering quietly with this invisible illness. I had irregular, extremely painful periods and spent my days aching in bed for a long time, wondering if this will ever end. After trying for a child for a year with disappointing results, I went to numerous doctors. I was finally diagnosed with an extreme case of endometriosis and as a result underwent 5 surgeries, after which I found out I also had fibroids. In my mind, I kept blaming myself, did I do something wrong? I carried around a feeling of guilt for so many years and on top that, it really took a knock to my confidence. Doctors told me the only way to remove the pain was through hysterectomy. Looking back, I’m glad I did my research in actively making decisions for my body and didn’t carry through with it because I always envisioned myself having a family. It was always at events, where people mistook my bloatedness for a pregnancy bump that remind me of the pain, knowing I might not ever get the chance to carry children.  

The biggest thing for me was that I was suffering excruciatingly quietly and alone. I wish I had found a group of women who were going through the same thing, that I could share my struggles with and remove the shame. I felt so ashamed and that I couldn’t really share my struggles this with anyone around me.

Throughout the years I have learnt to remove the shame. I did my research, looked after myself, started eating better and going to the gym and found women who were also going through struggles. I am grateful that people are even interested or asking me to share my story and to have a platform to share my story and for once I am no longer ashamed. No woman should suffer alone. I want them to know that there is always someone there for them. So I created the MAGANO tribe, where women can remove the shame, share their stories, struggles but also accomplishments. No matter who you are, you are accepted and welcome in our tribe. 

We are based in Melbourne, Australia but we hope to connect with and support women all over the world.

Thankyou for taking your time to read this and for letting me share my story.