Anne-Marie Seessle (she/her)

French Translator, The Endometriosis Network Canada

Anne-Marie Seessle (she/her/elle) is an endometriosis advocate, passionate about soccer, is in a fan club as a Social Media Manager (Südkurve Toronto), loves spending time with her family & friends, and is a fellow endometriosis patient (stage three). In 2023, she joined our team as a volunteer French Translator, helping both The Endometriosis Network Canada and The Endo Network’s Run To End Endo™. Anne-Marie is also a Petition Partner for Endo Events.

Anne-Marie was diagnosed with endometriosis almost immediately after getting her first menstrual cycle. Given her young age, she suffered for years before being able to see a proper specialist. After many different medications, three surgeries in four short years, radio frequency ablations on those incisions, infusions for chronic pain management and nerve blocks, Anne-Marie can finally do regular day to day activities, such as volunteer her time.

During this journey, Anne-Marie has come to realize her profound gratitude for having access to essential healthcare and medical benefits. She recognizes that countless individuals endure hardship due to their inability to afford or lack of access to such resources, including the challenges associated with age-related requirements for seeing specialists or OB-GYNs. Perseverance is a big factor in Anne-Marie’s successes and she wishes by continuing to be vocal, educate and bring awareness that future generations of people with endometriosis will have a fighting chance at a normal future.

Anne-Marie is grateful to live, work, and gather on the territory of the Massachusett, Pawtucket, and their neighbors the Wampanoag, and Nipmuc Peoples.