Share Your Story: Medical Cannabis, CBD

Share Your Story: Medical Cannabis, CBD & Endometriosis

We want to hear from you — whether you're using prescribed medical cannabis, accessing support through a Green Fairy, or exploring CBD as part of your endometriosis care.

At Endo Warriors Aotearoa (EWA), we believe in highlighting real experiences to break down stigma, open up conversations, and reflect the full spectrum of access in Aotearoa.

We’re collecting stories for our April series and beyond to help raise awareness around how cannabis and CBD are being used to manage chronic pain, inflammation, sleep, mental health, and more.

💛 What You Need to Know

Please include a title for your story
Story limit: 8000 characters
You can share your name or remain anonymous — it's your choice
We welcome all experiences, whether through a GP, clinic, or Green Fairy
Please use inclusive, respectful language and no swearing
Do not name and shame individual healthcare providers
We do not allow promotion of specific products or businesses If you run a business you'd like us to feature, email: info@endowarriorsaotearoa.com.
If you wish, you may upload a photo of yourself or an image of what you use (e.g., your cannabis/CBD products). If not, we’ll use a stock image.

🔗 We cannot include external links (e.g., blogs or websites), but we can tag you on Instagram if you’d like!

📌 By submitting your story:

You’re giving Endo Warriors Aotearoa permission to publish it on our website and social media platforms.

All stories will be reviewed before posting. We may offer light edits or suggestions to ensure your story is clear, safe, and aligned with our community guidelines.

⚠️ Disclaimer

The stories submitted reflect personal experiences, not necessarily the views of Endo Warriors Aotearoa. They are not intended as medical advice and may not be evidence-based.

Thank you for helping us create space for honesty, healing, and hope. Your voice matters — and you're not alone.

Let me know if you'd like this turned into a visual graphic or Instagram post to promote the call for stories too!

Name (Can be your real name, a fictitious name, or anonymous.)

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If you want us to tag you on instagram please let us know your instagram handle

Upload an image of you that you want us to use

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We've provided some questions below to help guide your story — answer as many or as few as you'd like. Your experience, in your words, matters most. 💛

Are you using medical cannabis and/or CBD through a prescription, a Green Fairy, or both? (Please feel free to explain your choice.)

What made you decide to try cannabis or CBD for your endometriosis or chronic pain?

If prescribed, was it easy or hard to access your medical cannabis? (Mention if you used a GP, Cannaplus, or other clinic.)

If you use a Green Fairy, what made you choose this option over a prescription? (Cost, trauma, accessibility, trust, etc.)

What form(s) of cannabis or CBD do you use? (e.g. oils, balms, edibles, vapes, flower, tinctures, topicals)

What symptoms does it help you with the most? (e.g. pelvic pain, sleep, anxiety, inflammation, appetite, flare-ups)

Have you been able to reduce or stop any other medications since using cannabis? (If so, which ones?)

How has cannabis or CBD changed your quality of life overall? (Emotionally, physically, socially?)

Have you experienced any stigma or judgment for using cannabis as a treatment?

Do you feel there’s still stigma around access — especially through Green Fairies?

What would you want people, health professionals, or decision-makers to understand about using cannabis for endometriosis?

What would you say to someone who’s considering medical cannabis but feels unsure or nervous?

Is there anything else you’d like to share about your journey with endometriosis and cannabis or CBD?

Thanks for submitting