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Pain that steals your breath, doctors who say “it’s just your back,” and the moment a surgeon finally proves you right—this is a story about being dismissed, demanding better, and getting answers. We open up about years of flare-ups that shut down workdays, ER trips that ended with ibuprofen, and specialists who chalked up patterns as coincidence. Then we walk through the turning point: a second opinion that actually listened, a smarter theory about cysts triggering endometriosis, and a surgery that confirmed what intuition knew all along.

We go deeper than the diagnosis. You’ll hear how endometriosis can evade imaging, why excision matters, and when to be skeptical about aggressive options like removing healthy ovaries. We talk risks of premature surgical menopause, how to prepare for appointments with symptom logs and concrete questions, and what it’s like to wake up from surgery with both relief and validation. If you’ve ever felt gaslit by the healthcare system, this conversation gives language, strategy, and hope.

There’s also a sharp turn into family dynamics and consent. A mother-in-law mailed a Christmas card to hundreds announcing a pregnancy and the baby’s gender—before the parents had shared the news. We unpack excitement without permission, who should set boundaries with extended family, and how couples can stay aligned under pressure. Add a workplace tale about “public talk” becoming “you told everyone,” and a few holiday-season laughs from the service world, and you’ve got a ride that’s real, raw, and useful.

Press play for an honest, unfiltered look at women’s pain, medical bias, second opinions, and relationship boundaries. If this episode resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs to feel believed, and leave a quick review—what finally got you the care you deserved?

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