Illustrating Endometriosis: Tasja Van Rymenant’s Powerful Story

2024-01-23 17:30:48

Using illustrations, Tasja tries to give a place to her chronic condition. — © Tasja Van Rymenant/Janice Lievens

Painful periods, back problems and fainting stomach pain. Six years after her operation, Tasja Van Rymenant’s (35) endometriosis returned. With her illustrations she tries to give the chronic condition a place. “It feels like weeds in my stomach.”