INJABP Series with Sarah- Endometriosis symptoms being present during childhood but remained undiagnosed for years & the impact of support groups

Best Worst Club- Endometriosis Life

Disclaimer- The stories you are about to hear are the personal experiences of each individual and the views expressed by guests are their own. Please listen with discretion as this series contains mature content that could possibly be triggering to some individuals. Mention of depression, suicidal ideation, medical trauma, sexual assault, disorder eating and other sensitive topics may come up. Please listen at your own discretion and remember this podcast is never meant to be taken as medical advice. The stories in the It's Not Just A Bad Period Series are difficult to listen to. And I want to keep it that way because they aren't just stories, but the harrowing realities of each warrior that is bravely taking part. Although endometriosis was first identified over 160 years ago, substantial gaps in adequately addressing this disease remains. From research being severely underfunded to outdated medical procedures still being used, this disease is a beast to live with but existing in the current medical system makes it exponentially worse! I wish I could say these circumstances only exist for a few unlucky warriors but that’s not true. This is the typical experience of an endometriosis warrior and it’s time the world hears it!

This week you'll meet a warrior named Sarah. After listening to other's warriors stories on the podcast she decided she was ready to share her own. Sarah mentions how hearing our host, Mariah, personal endo journey she was able to identify the presence of endometriosis symptoms starting at a much younger age than she initially realized. The conversation goes on to talk about the reality of going from fighting for a diagnosis to accepting what that means for your life. Sarah, like many of us, felt alone and misunderstood in her journey. She found herself looking for endometriosis events and in- person support group. But she was unable to find anything and like the bad ass endo- community does, she stepped up and created the exact thing she was missing. If you're in the Front Range area of Colorado make sure you check out Endo Southwest support group dates. Go give Sarah a follow on Instagram. @endosouthwest

If you are interested in being on Best Worst Club podcast you can use this link to set up a time to record with host, Mariah! Currently interviews for the series It’s Not Just A Bad Period are being scheduled. But if there is something specific related to endometriosis that you would like to talk about email the show at [e-mail] or head to our newly launched website https://www.bestworstclub.com

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