Yes, you read that right. My chronic illness has changed my life for the better – in some ways. When I was diagnosed with endometriosis, I was so relieved to put a legitimate disease name behind all my health problems after going several months without any answers. It was validating. I wasn’t crazy, it wasn’t all in my head, I had a disease that’s hard to find without a laparoscopy surgery. Since then, I have been trying to accept that I have an incurable disease and let me tell you, that is one tough pill to swallow. You feel such a mix of emotions when you find out you have a chronic illness and that it will be a part of you for the rest of your life. However, it is crucial that you find the blessings beneath your curse. I recently took some time to reflect on my situation and really evaluate everything from when I first started having chronic pain and symptoms up until now and here’s what I realized:
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