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My PCOS Journey – From Pain to Empowerment By Joanna Vidal Hello, dearest readers! It’s me again—Joanna. For those of you who are new here, welcome! I love sharing my experiences to inspire and motivate others, and today’s topic is something deeply personal: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, also known as PCOS or Stein–Leventhal syndrome. This condition is a hormonal imbalance that affects millions of women around the world. While it’s not deadly, if left untreated, it can lead to serious health complications like diabetes, infertility, and even certain cancers. Sadly, many women go undiagnosed due to lack of awareness, misinformation, or misdiagnosis. That’s why I’m here—sharing my journey to help others recognize the signs, feel less alone, and take action. How It All Began: My Early Symptoms I started experiencing symptoms of PCOS when I was just 14 years old. My period became irregular and extremely painful. Each time it came, I felt dizzy, pale, and weak. There was even a day when ...

My Microneedling Journey for Acne Scars An honest guide to my at-home derma roller experience By Joanna Vidal Hey guys! It’s Joanna again In today’s blog, I’m diving into my experience with microneedling at home—also known as derma rolling—as a treatment for acne scars. This journey is personal, a little painful, but honestly, so worth it. After clearing my hormonal acne using Oratane medication (which I shared in my post: [My Acne Story – How I Got Rid of It]), I was left with deep scars that made me feel like my skin journey wasn’t fully over. Every time I looked in the mirror, those scars reminded me of the struggle I’d been through. So, I started researching microneedling—and here’s everything I learned, experienced, and would recommend to anyone curious about trying it too! Why I Chose Microneedling Microneedling is a skincare treatment that uses tiny needles to create micro-injuries in the skin. Sounds scary? A little—but it helps stimulate collagen production and improves...

Braces for a Cause: My Journey to a Confident Smile By Joanna Vidal My Braces installed I had lower braces for over three years. The main reason? I lost both of my lower canine teeth back in high school. At the time, I didn’t think much about it. I didn’t realize how important it was to have strong, healthy teeth—and to take care of them before it’s too late. As the years passed, my lower teeth started to shift. Gaps formed on both sides, and eventually, it began to affect the way I spoke. Air would escape through the gaps when I talked (and yes, sometimes a little saliva too—gross and embarrassing, right?). I started mispronouncing certain letters—my T and F sounded like S, and my R sounded like L. It was embarrassing, especially when talking to new people. My family and close friends understood, but strangers didn’t. I could feel them getting distracted by my speech—or worse, laughing. Since I was studying tourism, I realized I needed to do something about it. I wanted to impro...