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Thanks for sharing this, Kelsey! Though I haven’t experienced this particular journey, I have been going through something with my eye for years where I have felt unheard by doctors, and many of your emotions resonated with me so much!

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Thank you for your kind words, friend. They mean a lot coming from you!

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Thank you for sharing this piece of yourself, it’s an honor to read your story of courage and persistence and perseverance to try to get answers. I loved the the wisdom behind the tears as snowflakes as well, I’ve never heard that and it makes me look at my own tears with renewed grace.

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Thank you so much for reading and for the kind words! I agree that viewing our tears through this lens increases our self compassion. 🤍

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Thank you for sharing your story! I love the image of tears like snowflakes.

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Thank you for taking the time to read! Ever since hearing that analogy I’ve been viewing my tears very differently!

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It takes courage to hit publish on such a vulnerable piece. The work you put into this piece shows. It’s hard and beautiful and I feel honored to read it. ❤️

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Thank you, friend. Hitting publish was due, in no small part, to all of your encouragement. 🫶🏼

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Kelsey, thank you for sharing these beautiful words and for being so vulnerable. What a horrible thing you have endured. I know these words will make women feel less alone. I love that part from your therapist about tears being like snowflakes. I’m glad you are getting the answers you need.

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Thank you for taking the time to read and for your kind words, Valerie 🤍

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Kelsey- literal chills and tears as I read this. “I believe you.” I’m so thankful you received that validation from a professional/doc.. but also so sorry you had to wait so long and fight so hard for it. Here with you in it, friend. 💛

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Thank you for taking the time to read and being an encouragement Kristina! 🫶🏼

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Oh Kelsey, you have been through so much! I am glad you are on the other side of answers, but I am angry for you for the years of not being believed and having to bear this all yourself. Be kind to yourself in the tender and let the tears fall!

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Thank you for the encouragement, friend!

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I'm so sorry you are suffering through endometriosis. Thank you for sharing this so vulnerably.

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Thank you for taking the time to read, Wendy 🤍

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Kelsey this was so incredibly honest, vulnerable, and brave to share. Thank you for sharing and I’m so glad you now have a medical team that believes you and will help find those answers.

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Thank you, friend 🤍 I appreciate the kind words more than you know!

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