Wow, this book is truly excellent.  

There are so few books written about endometriosis and this one is so, SO accurate, I can’t recommend it enough.  I lost track of the number of times I cried while reading this, as it’s incredibly overwhelming to see someone else listing off all of the, frankly ridiculous, things I’ve been through with this illness.  It’s so affirming to hear that so many other people have had the same experience with the medical system that I have.  It’s something that I knew in the abstract, but to have real accounts from others that so closely relate to my own experience was really affirming.

While this book was really difficult to read, it is also so important.  As someone who suffers with endometriosis, I felt validated in my feelings, but it also gave me some things to think about in terms of my current medical care.  For people who don’t have endometriosis, I think it’s something that would be important to read, as so many folks with uteruses suffer from this completely debilitating chronic illness, so even if you don’t have it, you probably know someone who does.  And if you don’t have endo and decide to read this book, let me assure you that the descriptions of pain in the book are completely accurate.  Thankfully I have my symptoms mostly under control right now, but before my doctor and I figured out the right medication, I have nearly passed out from the pain, I’ve been nearly bedridden with pain (and honestly, I probably should have stayed in bed instead of pushing through).  Endometriosis is one of the ten most painful conditions there is and it’s really difficult to understand what that even means if you haven’t experienced it.

This book is incredible and if I could give it 10 stars I would.