From Fibroids to Freedom
From Fibroids to Freedom
One Woman's Story. A Movement for Millions.
DISCOVER THE JOURNEY OF WELLNESS
For too long, millions have been told that debilitating periods, chronic pain, heavy bleeding, infertility, and exhaustion are simply "part of being a woman." From Fibroids to Freedom: From Silence to Strength challenges that narrative.
Part memoir, part health advocacy guide, and part call to action, this groundbreaking book combines Tanika Gray Valbrun's deeply personal journey with uterine fibroids, pregnancy loss, infertility, multiple myomectomies, and motherhood with the clinical expertise of Dr. Soyini Hawkins.
Together, they offer readers more than information. They offer validation, hope, and practical tools to reclaim their voice.
Inside, you'll discover how to:
Recognize when symptoms should never be ignored.
Prepare for meaningful conversations with your healthcare providers.
Ask informed questions and advocate for the care you deserve.
Understand your treatment options with greater confidence.
Build a community of support and move from isolation to empowerment.
This book is also an invitation to see fibroids through a broader lens—one shaped by race, gender bias, fertility, faith, family, culture, and health equity. It reminds us that while fibroids are common, suffering in silence should never be considered normal.
Whether you're living with fibroids, supporting a loved one, or committed to advancing women's health, this book will leave you informed, encouraged, and empowered.
MEET THE AUTHORS
TANIKA GRAY VALBRUN
Tanika Gray Valbrun is an award-winning journalist, educator, patient advocate and Founder and CEO of The White Dress Project, a nonprofit born from her own uterine fibroid journey. Born in Jamaica and based in Atlanta, she has spent more than 20 years at CNN while building a movement that has reached more than 800,000 women globally through education, research, advocacy and storytelling. She is a three-time Peabody Award recipient, a principal chair and community leader on an NIH-funded research grant at the University of Michigan, chair of a Harvard-PCORI patient advocacy board. She has testified before Congress, led the charge to designate July as Fibroid Awareness Month, and teaches the next generation of health advocates how to turn lived experience into power.
DR. SOYINI HAWKINS
Dr. Soyini Hawkins is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and fellowship-trained Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon dedicated to advancing women’s health through specialized care, education, and advocacy. She is the founder and medical director of the Fibroid and Pelvic Wellness Center of Georgia, where she provides comprehensive treatment for women experiencing uterine fibroids, abnormal uterine bleeding, pelvic pain, endometriosis, and other complex gynecologic conditions. Dr. Hawkins earned her medical degree from Morehouse School of Medicine, completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Maryland Medical Center, and pursued fellowship training in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. She has extensive expertise in advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery, uterine-preserving fibroid treatments, and the management of chronic pelvic pain conditions. Beyond her clinical practice, Dr. Hawkins is a passionate advocate for women living with fibroids and endometriosis. Having personally experienced these conditions, she uses her voice to increase awareness, reduce stigma, and empower patients to become active participants in their healthcare decisions. She is recognized nationally as a thought leader and speaker on women’s health issues and has been featured in outlets including Good Morning America, MSNBC, Essence, and USA Today. Through her medical expertise, advocacy, and personal journey, Dr. Hawkins is committed to helping women move beyond suffering and live healthier, more informed lives.
Bring the Conversation to Your Community
The conversation doesn't end when the final page is turned.
Tanika and Dr. Hawkins bring this powerful message to audiences through engaging, evidence-informed presentations that educate, inspire, and empower. Drawing from lived experience, clinical expertise, and years of advocacy, they create meaningful conversations that leave audiences informed and motivated to take action.
Ready to Break the Silence?
