The PCOS Diaries

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A real, faith-centered, small-town woman’s journey through PCOS, weight struggles, and infertility—shared with honesty, practical habits, and hope for women who feel unseen and overwhelmed.

LIVE!!!!! New on the blog: Dear younger Me: The Girl Who Dreamed of Being a Mom... You believed becoming a mom would be ...
03/13/2026

LIVE!!!!! New on the blog: Dear younger Me: The Girl Who Dreamed of Being a Mom... You believed becoming a mom would be simple — until it wasn’t. In “Dear Younger Me: The Girl Who Dreamed of Being a Mom,” Elizabeth Barrier shares the quiet pain, hope, and faith behind infertility, reminding us that motherhood can come in unexpected, layered ways. Read the full piece and hold space for your story. https://wix.to/VDK8M5T

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Dear Younger Me,You always assumed getting pregnant would be easy.You’ll grow up watching women accidentally get pregnant. You’ll hear, “We weren’t even trying!”And you’ll smile — while silently wondering why it isn’t that simple for you.There will be months of hoping. Praying. Cryin...

New on the blog: Dear Younger Me: The Girl Who Was Angry at God — a short, honest piece about grief, anger, and staying ...
03/12/2026

New on the blog: Dear Younger Me: The Girl Who Was Angry at God — a short, honest piece about grief, anger, and staying in faith even when you want to walk away. If you or someone you love has ever questioned God in the middle of pain, this one’s for you. Read it and share your thoughts: https://wix.to/qJEqEPU

Dear Younger Me,You’re going to be angry.You’ll ask why other women get what you beg for. You’ll ask why your prayers feel unanswered. You’ll wonder if you’re forgotten.You’re not.God is not intimidated by your anger. He is not shocked by your tears. He is not disappointed in your questi...

New Blog is Live!!! Go check it out! Dear Younger Me: a short, honest letter about shame, resilience, and learning to se...
03/11/2026

New Blog is Live!!! Go check it out!

Dear Younger Me: a short, honest letter about shame, resilience, and learning to see beauty beyond hairlines and waistlines. Share if this resonates — someone needs to hear it today. Read more: https://wix.to/ena31Or

Dear Younger Me,You will stand in front of the mirror at 35 and cry over chin hair.You will feel embarrassed buying razors meant for men.You will hate the word “beard.”And when your daughter makes an innocent comment, it will hurt deeper than she knows.But one day you will realize:Beauty was nev...

Post #2 for the Dear Younger Me Series is Live!!! Dear Younger Me— a letter to the girl who believed weight loss was ju...
03/10/2026

Post #2 for the Dear Younger Me Series is Live!!! Dear Younger Me— a letter to the girl who believed weight loss was just willpower. This short, honest piece digs into insulin resistance, hormonal imbalance, and the truth that healing isn’t punishment. Read and share if you like and relate. https://wix.to/rZ7nlUI

Dear Younger Me,They’re going to tell you to “just lose weight.”They won’t run all the tests. They won’t look deeper. They’ll say nothing is wrong except the number on the scale.And you’ll believe them.You’ll try starving yourself. Overexercising. Hating your reflection into submissi...

Eeek!! I am so excited about this series!! Today starts the Dear Younger Me Series for my blog. Here is the first post! ...
03/09/2026

Eeek!! I am so excited about this series!! Today starts the Dear Younger Me Series for my blog. Here is the first post! Go check it out!

Dear Younger Me: The Girl Who Didn’t Know About PCOS Yet — a short, powerful read about confusion, shame, and the relief that comes with a diagnosis. If you or someone you love has felt different and alone, this is for you. Read now: https://wix.to/txAd75I

Dear Younger Me,I know you’re confused.You don’t understand why your periods are irregular. Why your weight doesn’t respond like your friends’. Why your skin feels like it’s betraying you. Why you feel different.You think maybe you’re just lazy. Maybe you lack discipline. Maybe it’s yo...

Here is today's blog! Tomorrow I going to start a "Dear younger Me" Series! I'm so excited for that one. So keep your ey...
03/08/2026

Here is today's blog! Tomorrow I going to start a "Dear younger Me" Series! I'm so excited for that one. So keep your eye out!

PCOS is more than a “period problem.” It can mean months without a cycle, unpredictable symptoms and an emotional load most people don’t see. In my latest post I unpack what people think PCOS is versus what it actually feels like — honest, concise, and relatable. Read more: https://wix.to/MB75IKS

When people hear the words Polycystic O***y Syndrome, most of them think it’s just a “period problem.”They assume it means you have irregular cycles. Maybe a little hormone imbalance. Something inconvenient, but manageable.But PCOS is so much more than that.What people think PCOS is and what i...

Blog from yesterday. Sorry it didn't post here for some reason. Living with PCOS can feel like a full-time job with no p...
03/08/2026

Blog from yesterday. Sorry it didn't post here for some reason.
Living with PCOS can feel like a full-time job with no paycheck — endless research, appointments, and emotional labor. New on The PCOS Diaries: PCOS Is a Full-Time Job No One Pays You For — a short, honest piece about the invisible work of managing PCOS and why it matters. Read it here: https://wix.to/RLMkPy7

Share if you relate and tag someone who needs to hear they’re not alone.

Living with PCOS sometimes feels like having a second job—except there’s no paycheck, no time off, and no clear instruction manual.It’s the kind of job you never applied for but somehow ended up doing every single day.And the wildest part?Most people have no idea how much work it actually is.T...

If you have PCOS, “just lose weight” isn’t simple — and this post unpacks realistic medical options: GLP-1s, metformin, ...
03/06/2026

If you have PCOS, “just lose weight” isn’t simple — and this post unpacks realistic medical options: GLP-1s, metformin, and when surgery might be on the table. Insightful, compassionate, and evidence-informed — perfect for anyone navigating weight and PCOS. Read more: https://wix.to/P1Ttom3

If you have PCOS, you’ve probably heard the same advice over and over again:“Just lose weight.”It sounds so simple when doctors say it. But anyone living with PCOS knows it’s not simple at all.For years I’ve been trying to navigate the weight gain that comes with PCOS. Diet changes. Exerci...

There’s a raw, honest part of infertility most people don’t talk about: loving God while feeling angry at Him. In my new...
03/05/2026

There’s a raw, honest part of infertility most people don’t talk about: loving God while feeling angry at Him. In my new blog post I share four years of prayers, tears, hope, and grief — and how faith survives the hardest questions. Read and hold space for yourself or someone you love: https://wix.to/8pK0W0N

There’s a part of infertility that nobody prepares you for.It’s not just the negative tests. It’s not just the doctor visits. It’s not just the weight gain, the hormones, the waiting.It’s the spiritual battle.It’s loving God… and being angry with Him at the same time.For almost four ye...

New Blog is Live!! Feeling dismissed by doctors? You’re not alone. In “It’s Just Your Weight.” (And Other Things Doctors...
03/04/2026

New Blog is Live!! Feeling dismissed by doctors? You’re not alone. In “It’s Just Your Weight.” (And Other Things Doctors Say), I unpack the painful, frustrating reality of PCOS weight gain and the harmful phrases people with PCOS hear all too often. Read the full post and find validation, clarity, and practical perspective: https://wix.to/JGbswQk

If you have PCOS, chances are you’ve heard some version of this:“Your labs look fine.” “There’s nothing technically wrong.” “You just need to lose weight.”Just.As if it was that simple.As if I haven’t tried MULTIPLE TIMES! As if I don’t wake up every single day thinking about my ...

New blog is live! Had to throw in a little humor for this one. PCOS got you riding an emotional rollercoaster? You’re no...
03/03/2026

New blog is live! Had to throw in a little humor for this one. PCOS got you riding an emotional rollercoaster? You’re not alone. In my latest blog post I break down the chaos, the cravings, and the unexpected chin-hair plot twists — with humor and practical tips to help you feel seen (and a little less out of control). Let me know what you think! Read more: https://wix.to/cTUQPej

If you have PCOS, you know life feels less like a normal routine and more like a daily episode of hormonal roulette.You wake up in the morning and ask yourself three important questions:1. Will I have energy today?2. Will I cry over a commercial about dog food?3. Will I grow a new chin hair overnigh...

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