Busy week hosting with a chronic illness + my mistake that caused an endometriosis flare-up 

It was a VERY busy week hosting our friends and family in the countryside (especially while living with a chronic illness). In this vlog, I take you along with me as I get ready to host TWO dinner parties in one week, what I prepared for dinner, how I typically recharge after a social gathering as an introverted extrovert living with endometriosis, and how I made a mistake of indulging in a particular food that caused an endometriosis flare to show-up. Filming this vlog, and talking through all the steps, made me realize that there are triggers for my endometriosis when it comes to hosting (which include increased levels of stress and anxiety - even if I'm surrounded by those who understand my chronic illness). It was a learning week for me when it came to my chronic illness.
I also include tips and tricks when it comes to hosting - which includes boundaries (something I need to put into place further), having endo-friendly foods on hand for yourself, and having a codeword with your partner / friend to let them know a flare might happen while at the event.
I'd be curious to hear down below how you manage stress / anxiety with a chronic illness when it comes to hosting, how you manage a flare while at an event, and any other insights that you might have along the way!
#hosting #dinnerparty #hostinginthecountryside #hostingwithachronicillness #chronicillness #chronicdisease #endometriosisflare #endoflare #endopain #endometriosis #endometriosissymptoms #selfcareroutine #selfcare #chronicpain #cramping