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Endometriosis 5 Years On

Hello. I'd love to say it's a pleasure to be back. But I can't. Being back means Endometriosis is back. To the point where my daily life is being affected. To the point where I know I can't deny it anymore.

So, it's been five years since I last posted. At that time I had just had my third laparoscopy. I was feeling quite down. They had found some endo which they removed.  They said it was also on my bowel again, but they didn't do anything about that part. I was so disheartened and angry. I shut myself off. Then life happens. I was in a new relationship and trying to get my life back on track. In 2017 I was blessed with my daughter. My little miracle who is now a confident, sassy little 3 year old. I'm a single mother now, but we're a great team and it is us against the world!

Florence is the main reason I'm so disheartened about endo being back. I need to be well for her. She relies on me. I can't spend days on the sofa or bed. I have no other option but to keep going. Although, admittedly over the last couple of weeks, some days have completely floored me where I have had to ask for help so I could curl up into a ball and rest. Writing this today, I have symptoms that are definitely flaring again. No mistake.

I will try sharing more and update you on current symptoms and my thoughts on Endometriosis today.

Speak soon,

C x

#MyEndoDiary

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