Hey my endo sisters/warriors, I am 20 years old now I would love to say I'm doing better but I can't My current reality is a demanding one: full-time work and full-time school.
Some days, the pain is so intense I can barely walk, and chronic fatigue makes it hard to even attend classes.
Not being able to show up for work or school really takes a toll on my mental health. I constantly battle feelings of failure and disappointment during flares, especially since I'm absent from work at least once a week due to severe pain. Stress intensifies my endometriosis flares therefore the daily challenges of work and school feels like a constant battle that im losing. A supportive and understanding workplace can make a huge difference in our lives. We want to work, show up and do our best. Despite our many talents and strengths Endometriosis limits our ability to be productive and hinders us from reaching our full potential at times.
Endometriosis has taught me that rock bottom has a basement