Reflection

So Easter right around the corner and I'm feeling all sentimental. I'm very blessed in my life so far. I've had serious health problems for a long time.

It's called Endometriosis. Yep, it a long word, here is the medical definition Endometriosis (from endo, "inside", and metra, "womb") is a medical condition in women in which endometrial cells are deposited in areas outside the uterine cavity. The uterine cavity is lined by endometrial cells, which are under the influence of female hormones. Endometrial cells deposited in areas outside the uterus (endometriosis) continue to be influenced by these hormonal changes and respond similarly as do those cells found inside the uterus. Symptoms often exacerbate in time with the menstrual cycle.(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endometriosis)


I mean I was at a point where I couldn't get out of bed. I couldn't cook, let alone stand up or even get dressed. My life was wasting away in a dark room. The lives of my children were affected because I was incapable of doing certain things at certain times. About two years I had major surgery. Recovery wasn't bad and every day since then I have been blessed. I can live my life again. But having Endo I lost a lot, a lot of time, my hubby(now ex) wasn't understanding because no one really knew what was wrong with. Because this disease isn't the first thing doctors can diagnose you with. The only real way is with surgery. I was past on by doctor's and my ex used to tell it was all in my head. I that my chronic pain is over, I feel as if my life has just begun anew.

I want to bring needed attention and proper funding to research Endometroisos. So many women are inflicted with this condition. I met some women who like me felt all alone and abandoned by our support system and our own bodies. So this Easter, be blessed for your family, especially the women. Your mothers, sisters, friends, Aunts, all the women in your life. I'm glad I'm now able to do the things I love, write and play with my children. I'm humbled to be able to walk with no real pain.

So if someone asks me why I'm blessed I tell them, I've got a new lease on life.
Hugs and blessings,
Raven