Hi, I'm Sarah, and my journey as an Endometriosis Warrior has been a prolonged and challenging quest for answers. I share my story in the hope that it resonates with those who might be on a similar, arduous path. At 18, I started experiencing agonizing pain during my periods. I had always heard that menstrual cramps were normal, but this was on a whole different level. I tried to push through the pain, but it was relentless, and my periods were heavier than what I had observed in my friends. It was as if my body was at war with itself every month. My mother had no history of endometriosis, and it was hard to explain the torment I was going through. Unfamiliar with endometriosis, she struggled to comprehend the extent of my suffering. I turned to gynecologist after gynecologist, hoping for the insight of a professional but finding answers proved elusive. The first few visits brought no clarity; the pain persisted, and my period history became a series of distressing chapters. My life stretched before me, an abyss of unexplained pain. This thought was unbearable, so I sought multiple opinions, visiting different doctors, each appointment accompanied by a glimmer of hope that this time, I might get some answers. But the process was a relentless loop of disappointment. As the months passed, my symptoms intensified. It was a battle to convince each new doctor that my pain was more than routine menstrual cramps. The emotional toll was immense; frustration, confusion, and desperation set in. Finally, after what felt like an eternity, a compassionate gynecologist listened. The suspicion of endometriosis emerged, and we embarked on a more in-depth exploration. The journey had been exhausting, but the potential for a diagnosis brought a mix of relief and anxiety.