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Jamaican Poetry: Human Frailties

Human Frailties By: Denise N. Fyffe   I contemplate life through the obscure lens over my eyes. I fight the giants in this life with weak hands. I stand my ground with paralyzed feet. I take comfort on the cold floors of my prison. No bigger fool is there than myself, because I am all… Continue reading Jamaican Poetry: Human Frailties

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Creative Writing, Fibroids, Storytelling

Fibroids Testimonial: The Recovery Process from Myomectomy Surgery, Part 7 by Denise N. Fyffe

The Recovery Process from Myomectomy Surgery It's October, almost three years after my Myomectomy surgery, which is the surgical removal of fibroids from the uterus. I have experienced different things during my recovery. At the moment, I am feeling strong and for the most part become fully engaged.             9 Months So,… Continue reading Fibroids Testimonial: The Recovery Process from Myomectomy Surgery, Part 7 by Denise N. Fyffe

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Fibroids Testimonial: The Recovery Process from Myomectomy Surgery, Part 6 by Denise N. Fyffe

The Recovery Process from Myomectomy Surgery It's October, almost one year after my Myomectomy surgery, which is the surgical removal of fibroids from the uterus. I have experienced different things during my recovery. At the moment, I am feeling strong and for the most part am fully engaged. 6 Months As my body healed, especially in the early… Continue reading Fibroids Testimonial: The Recovery Process from Myomectomy Surgery, Part 6 by Denise N. Fyffe

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Fibroids Testimonial: The Recovery Process from Myomectomy Surgery, Part 5 by Denise N. Fyffe

The Recovery Process from Myomectomy Surgery It's October, almost one year after my Myomectomy surgery, which is the surgical removal of fibroids from the uterus. I have experienced different things during my recovery. At the moment, I am feeling strong and for the most part am fully engaged.   3 Months I returned to work 6 weeks after… Continue reading Fibroids Testimonial: The Recovery Process from Myomectomy Surgery, Part 5 by Denise N. Fyffe

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Fibroids Testimonial: The Recovery Process from Myomectomy Surgery, Part 4 by Denise N. Fyffe

The Recovery Process from Myomectomy Surgery It's October, almost one year after my Myomectomy surgery, which is the surgical removal of fibroids from the uterus. I have experienced different things during my recovery. At the moment, I am feeling strong and for the most part am fully engaged.   Month 1 My first trip to the doctor was… Continue reading Fibroids Testimonial: The Recovery Process from Myomectomy Surgery, Part 4 by Denise N. Fyffe

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Fibroids Testimonial: The Recovery Process from Myomectomy Surgery, Part 3 by Denise N. Fyffe

The Recovery Process from Myomectomy Surgery It's October, almost one year after my Myomectomy surgery, which is the surgical removal of fibroids from the uterus. I have experienced different things during my recovery. At the moment, I am feeling strong and for the most part am fully engaged.   Week 1 I still maintain that I was actually… Continue reading Fibroids Testimonial: The Recovery Process from Myomectomy Surgery, Part 3 by Denise N. Fyffe

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Fibroids Testimonial: The Recovery Process from Myomectomy Surgery, Part 2 by Denise N. Fyffe

The Recovery Process from Myomectomy Surgery It's October, almost one year after my Myomectomy surgery, which is the surgical removal of fibroids from the uterus. I have experienced different things during my recovery. At the moment, I am feeling strong and for the most part am fully engaged. Day 1 When I woke up, I wondered about my… Continue reading Fibroids Testimonial: The Recovery Process from Myomectomy Surgery, Part 2 by Denise N. Fyffe

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Fibroids Testimonial: The Recovery Process from Myomectomy Surgery, Part 1 by Denise N. Fyffe

The Recovery Process from Myomectomy Surgery It's October, almost one year after my Myomectomy surgery, which is the surgical removal of fibroids from the uterus. I have experienced different things during my recovery. At the moment, I am feeling strong and for the most part am fully engaged. My recovery process is going good; however, from the very… Continue reading Fibroids Testimonial: The Recovery Process from Myomectomy Surgery, Part 1 by Denise N. Fyffe

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Fibroid Testimonial: What are they and Where are They?

When females hear the word fibroids, other concepts such as cancer, pain, barren and agony comes to mind. For generations black women have been suffering more from this disease than any other women, in any other racial group. It has been surmised that one in four women have fibroids in their uterus and generally it is… Continue reading Fibroid Testimonial: What are they and Where are They?

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Fibroids Testimonial: Week 4, Post Surgery

It's 11:11 p.m. on January 11th and I am a little concerned about the healing progress of my myomectomy surgical incision. Let's just say it's being stubborn! Over the last three weeks, I have survived and itching with bated impatience and restricted movements. The wound has presented itself at different stages, more time it looks… Continue reading Fibroids Testimonial: Week 4, Post Surgery