Shantana Brown

Fibroids and Endometriosis In April 2017, after bleeding in between periods, I found out I had 3 fibroids measuring 1.7 cm, 4.7 cm and 5.7 cm and a small cyst on my left ovary. Did I know what they were? Of course not! The doctor went further to enquire about my family planning timeline as he encouraged me to get pregnant within a year and then proceed to remove them within the next 2-3 years.  So first things first, what are fibroids? Fibroids are non-cancerous growths that develop in or around the womb (uterus). The growths are made up of muscle and fibrous tissue and vary in size. Having a child isn't an option as I am an unmarried Christian woman which means sex outside of marriage is a sin. I made the decision to engage in watchful waiting for the remainder of the year. How fast could they possibly grow within a year? So let us fast forward to January 2018. I realized my tummy was protruding like that of a woman in her second trimester of pregnancy, I was unab...

Welcome to the "Shantana Brown" Blog ☺ I’m so glad you’re here. This blog was created as a space of hope, healing, and encouragement where I share my personal life experiences and how God has used even the most painful moments to shape my character and reveal His greater purpose for my life. Whether you’re walking through heartbreak, battling depression, grieving the loss of a loved one, healing from trauma, or navigating the reality of a debilitating illness like Endometriosis , I want you to know you are not alone. Especially to my sisters in Christ and those who are still on their way. I pray these words meet you right where you are and remind you that your story isn’t over. We often hear that there is purpose in pain. My life stands as a testimony to that truth. Though the process is often hard and messy, the plans of the Lord are not to harm us, but to give us hope and a future (Jeremiah 29:11). There is life after the diagnosis. There is joy after sorrow....