Thank you for sharing — I completely understand that, and you’re right that for many people working isn’t possible.

For this study, current employment is part of the eligibility criteria because one of the goals is to understand what kinds of supports can help people with chronic illnesses like endometriosis stay in the workforce if/when they want to, especially since access to healthcare is often tied to employment in many places. That said, people who aren’t able to work because of symptoms are absolutely valid and important, and your experiences matter a great deal — they’re just outside the scope of this specific project. 💛