For the symbol, what about the Broken Earth symbol? Earth is also a symbol of fertility and good harvest and being incapacitated of it is sad.
I love the hat. Poor her!
Audrey•
i think the winter hat is a good idea for temp regulation issues but maybe another aspect like sweating could add the opposite side to the issue
the link to sign up for notifications for this bunny takes you to the product page for “Adjustment Bunny” btw !
Gabrielle•
Maybe add some purple somewhere for Adenomyosis which is similar to endometriosis, only it grows in the wall of the uterus rather than outside it.
Sara•
I love the sad little face, it's so perfect, I just want to give it a hug! I think the hat works both for temperature regulation, and wanting to just hide away from the world during a flare. I appreciate the incorporation of the "stitches" throughout the design, but I did prefer the multiple scar lines, like on the V1 design. I like the mood regulation colors, maybe there is a way to utilize a pattern there, either as well or instead? Reading through some of the other comments, I have to agree with replacing the Venus symbol, however, I do think it's important to still include some symbolism of infertility. I know not all of us with Endo experience it but it's a painful part for those that do, both physically and emotionally. Though it doesn't mean we are broken, or less, it is a part of life that we will never get to experience, because of this disease. So, I would love if it was still shown somehow, I'm sorry I don't have a better idea suggestion. Thank you for your work creating this!
Reese•
I agree with this sentiment. I feel like the female symbol/venus symbol alienates other people with endometriosis who may not identify as women, and that endometriosis with a plushie featuring the symbol slashed gives off the message that the symbol is broken— not just that, but that YOU are broken for having it, and that’s quite offensive to me as well. I would do away with the gendered symbol altogether.
Shelby•
Love the hat, love the little scars. Like the autism plushie, can we have a special edition color? This would be so cool.
Shelby•
I agree completely! I was quite confused reading the description for some of the design choices, because while yes anemia can be caused by heavy bleeding, which is a symptom of endometriosis, anemia itself isn’t actually apart of the diagnosis and therefore the symptoms of anemia aren’t relevant.
Jayce•
I feel like one solid across the stomach scar is inaccurate, as laparoscopy is what's used to excise endometriosis in majority of cases unless it's stage 4 DIE.
I also feel like the cross on the Venus symbol to represent infertility is actually quite offensive, it implies that infertility makes you less of a woman, not to mention the fact that endo isn't truly a reproductive disease as it's been found growing all over the body, in the eyes, brain, tongue, heart, etc. and it acts more like an autoimmune disease than a reproductive one.
Not to mention the fact that not everyone with the disease is a woman, and the symbolism implying that infertility makes one less is, quite frankly, sexist. It would be better to just remove the Venus symbol altogether, as it is not just an insult, but a painful reminder for transgender men and cis women, although for very different reasons. The painful reminder for trans men is that we are viewed as females because of this disease, and the painful reminder for cis women is not only infertility, but also that infertility is unfortunately the main focus of the disease, which causes people to care more about whether or not you can have a baby, over the more important thing which would be your quality of life.
Jayce•
I think there should be the same scars like the last bunny had, I have 5 individual scars and feel like this one represents a c section and not me at all, nearly all endo scars are separate little incisions.
My endo does not present with mood regulation or temperature issues, and neither of those are diagnostic at all or relevant to me or anyone else I know personally. I think those can be removed entirely and wouldn’t be missed, maybe sell a hat as an accessory if others feel it’s needed, but I wouldn’t get this as is – it’s a painful, misunderstood disease.
I think it should really be muted colors, more belly scars, no hat, no paw colors and really focus on symbolism for pain and being ignored, I liked what others said about including something to show dissociating and the feelings of neglect from medical providers.
Maybe even dark red hands to symbolize heavy bleeding and the reality that many pass massive clots, maybe more like bleeding hearts instead of just broken ones. Instead of the light blue maybe a black or even dark green. This reads very happy and everyday I am reminded of this horrible disease.
Kaitlyn•
Looks good- tummy should be a little more swollen- I always look like I’m 8 months pregnant. The issue of growing adhesions and bloating makes my stomach area huge!
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For the symbol, what about the Broken Earth symbol? Earth is also a symbol of fertility and good harvest and being incapacitated of it is sad.
I love the hat. Poor her!
i think the winter hat is a good idea for temp regulation issues but maybe another aspect like sweating could add the opposite side to the issue
the link to sign up for notifications for this bunny takes you to the product page for “Adjustment Bunny” btw !
Maybe add some purple somewhere for Adenomyosis which is similar to endometriosis, only it grows in the wall of the uterus rather than outside it.
I love the sad little face, it's so perfect, I just want to give it a hug! I think the hat works both for temperature regulation, and wanting to just hide away from the world during a flare. I appreciate the incorporation of the "stitches" throughout the design, but I did prefer the multiple scar lines, like on the V1 design. I like the mood regulation colors, maybe there is a way to utilize a pattern there, either as well or instead? Reading through some of the other comments, I have to agree with replacing the Venus symbol, however, I do think it's important to still include some symbolism of infertility. I know not all of us with Endo experience it but it's a painful part for those that do, both physically and emotionally. Though it doesn't mean we are broken, or less, it is a part of life that we will never get to experience, because of this disease. So, I would love if it was still shown somehow, I'm sorry I don't have a better idea suggestion. Thank you for your work creating this!
I agree with this sentiment. I feel like the female symbol/venus symbol alienates other people with endometriosis who may not identify as women, and that endometriosis with a plushie featuring the symbol slashed gives off the message that the symbol is broken— not just that, but that YOU are broken for having it, and that’s quite offensive to me as well. I would do away with the gendered symbol altogether.
Love the hat, love the little scars. Like the autism plushie, can we have a special edition color? This would be so cool.
I agree completely! I was quite confused reading the description for some of the design choices, because while yes anemia can be caused by heavy bleeding, which is a symptom of endometriosis, anemia itself isn’t actually apart of the diagnosis and therefore the symptoms of anemia aren’t relevant.
I feel like one solid across the stomach scar is inaccurate, as laparoscopy is what's used to excise endometriosis in majority of cases unless it's stage 4 DIE.
I also feel like the cross on the Venus symbol to represent infertility is actually quite offensive, it implies that infertility makes you less of a woman, not to mention the fact that endo isn't truly a reproductive disease as it's been found growing all over the body, in the eyes, brain, tongue, heart, etc. and it acts more like an autoimmune disease than a reproductive one.
Not to mention the fact that not everyone with the disease is a woman, and the symbolism implying that infertility makes one less is, quite frankly, sexist. It would be better to just remove the Venus symbol altogether, as it is not just an insult, but a painful reminder for transgender men and cis women, although for very different reasons. The painful reminder for trans men is that we are viewed as females because of this disease, and the painful reminder for cis women is not only infertility, but also that infertility is unfortunately the main focus of the disease, which causes people to care more about whether or not you can have a baby, over the more important thing which would be your quality of life.
I think there should be the same scars like the last bunny had, I have 5 individual scars and feel like this one represents a c section and not me at all, nearly all endo scars are separate little incisions.
My endo does not present with mood regulation or temperature issues, and neither of those are diagnostic at all or relevant to me or anyone else I know personally. I think those can be removed entirely and wouldn’t be missed, maybe sell a hat as an accessory if others feel it’s needed, but I wouldn’t get this as is – it’s a painful, misunderstood disease.
I think it should really be muted colors, more belly scars, no hat, no paw colors and really focus on symbolism for pain and being ignored, I liked what others said about including something to show dissociating and the feelings of neglect from medical providers.
Maybe even dark red hands to symbolize heavy bleeding and the reality that many pass massive clots, maybe more like bleeding hearts instead of just broken ones. Instead of the light blue maybe a black or even dark green. This reads very happy and everyday I am reminded of this horrible disease.
Looks good- tummy should be a little more swollen- I always look like I’m 8 months pregnant. The issue of growing adhesions and bloating makes my stomach area huge!