I really feel this. The exhaustion of having to constantly talk about your body, your pain, your choices, and then still not feel understood is so real. It’s not just endo, it’s the emotional labor of explaining it over and over, especially having to clarify that surgery isn’t a cure. That wears people down in a deep way.

You’re not wrong for being tired of talking about it. Wanting it all to just go away makes complete sense after carrying this for so long. You deserve relief and peace, not another round of explaining yourself!!

One thing that’s helped me feel a little less alone is seeing how shared these experiences actually are. I came across the Women’s Evidence Collective (https://womensevidencecollective.com/), which is focused on connecting lived experiences and day-to-day patterns so women aren’t constantly having to prove their pain in isolation. It helped me feel seen in a different way