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ThaMonthly

5.21.22.

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Chile, You Need To Know Yaself!!

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By Chrys D.

‘Because Your Period Is More Than A Pain’

Fuck yeah, it is.

I’m Chrystyan. A 33 year old Black Woman with Stage III Endometriosis.

Before I even dive into the condition & the DRAMA it’s caused, allow me to show myself. I was a heterosexual woman for 31 years. My periods began at the age of 12 with indescribable symptoms since inception. I was forever getting early dismissals from school--sobbing uncontrollably in the fetal position at the nurses office. Lost my virginity at 16. I started on the Depo shot a few months after until I stopped receiving it at the age of 19. A year later, my periods came back with a vengeance.

From the age of 20 til this very day, my body’s gone through several changes, only formally being diagnosed with Stage II Endo at 29. Right after receiving laparoscopic surgery to have 2 uterine fibroids removed. The earlier years proved better than the latter. It’s only showed me that the older I got, the riskier my condition became. Recently, I was blessed enough to find an adequate gynecologist. That’s only because I’m finally employed at a job with humanized health insurance, smh. 

For years it was the uncertainty for me. The ‘not knowing’. Not knowing what I had. Not knowing where to go, or where the money would come from. Not knowing if my body would ever heal– or if I’d ever have a kid.

To know my next steps going forward began with simply beginning to KNOW MYSELF.

If you read this til the end, buckle up. 

Love, & Thanks for vibing with ThaMonthly.

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