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Posted On: July 31st 2026, 12:17 pm

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etiennemoussou

3 months ago

etiennemoussou

Why‘s this dealer?

etiennemoussou

3 months ago

etiennemoussou

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For years, I knew something was wrong with my body. I went from doctor to doctor, trying to explain the pain and symptoms that were taking over my life, only to be told that nothing was wrong. Eventually, I was diagnosed with endometriosis and PCOS.

Endometriosis meant surgery. I underwent excision surgery in 2023 to remove the disease tissue growing inside my body after years of pain and unanswered questions. It was a major moment in my life, both physically and emotionally. I finally had an explanation for what I had been experiencing, but surgery wasn’t the end of my health journey.

Despite treatment, lifestyle changes, and continuing to search for answers, my symptoms persisted. The pain began affecting my entire body. Eventually, I was diagnosed with lupus, a serious autoimmune disease that can affect multiple organs and become life-threatening.

Research has found associations between endometriosis and certain autoimmune diseases, including lupus, although we still have much to learn about why these conditions overlap. Living through this has made me think deeply about women’s health, the effects of chronic illness on the body, and how much we still don’t understand.

Too many women are taught to normalize debilitating pain instead of being given answers, support, and appropriate care.
I know how isolating it feels to fight for answers while trying to keep your life moving. I also know how fortunate I am to have a supportive family and access to medical care. Not everyone has those resources, and that is one of the reasons this matters so much to me.

I used to think I’d wait until I had my health figured out before sharing my story. But I don’t want to wait for a perfect ending to start a conversation that needs to be happening now.

I’m incredibly grateful to be getting involved with the Endometriosis Foundation and to contribute to the work being done around endometriosis awareness and women’s reproductive health. I’m excited to share more soon. For now, I wanted to start by sharing an overview of my story, because no woman should have to fight this hard to be heard.
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Another man trying to be a woman. These people are not okay.

#transgender #conservative #trump #america #fyp

Last night #paris

Odd. An outfit essential. 🍵❤️

Full protocol ✨🫆❤️

Сегодня мне 36 ❤️

Этот день рождения встречаю в новом статусе и впервые на отдыхе с девочками.

За этот год многое поменялось, и сейчас хочется выдохнуть, отдохнуть и порадоваться своему дню.

Желаю себе здоровья, сил и побольше времени на то, чего хочется самой.