ENDOMETRIOSIS

Your abdomen hurts really bad,

It isn’t going away - you’re sad.

Fatigued, infidelity, lesions, false smiles, true tears,

Possible diagnostic delay of many years.

One in ten – but hip, hip hooray! For Georgie Wileman!

Please share her BAFTA Winning Short Film - if you can!

Copyright © October 2025

Written by Zoe Hunter

This poem was written as a tribute to a Short Film called This is Endometriosis by Zoe's niece Georgie Wileman.

The film won the 2026 BAFTA for Best Short Film.

You can watch it free of charge by clicking here.

There is no charge for reading this work although specific approval is required for sharing, reproducing or making use of the work in any other way .

Zoe helps a number of charities, many of which are having a tough time in this difficult period for our nation. If you have enjoyed reading her work then she would be very happy if you were to make a small donation to the charity of your choice.

Zoe would love to hear from her readers with Questions, comments, suggestions and names of charities that you have supported after reading her work.