When I was 30, I was diagnosed with EBV and adrenal fatigue. When I was 31, I was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease. When I was 32, I was diagnosed with Endometriosis. Prior to that, I’d spent a large part of my life already battling various other diagnoses. When I was told I had Endo, I broke down. I just wanted, for once, to be ‘normal’. To live a normal existence. One in which I didn’t have to think about every single choice I make of every day and how it’ll impact me. In the now and in the future. I’ve always felt like I got the short end of the stick in life. That my body was working against me instead of with me. But, there was a profound moment, shortly after my last surgery where I realised how incredibly strong my body is. There was a realisation, a shift occurring, in which I found the ability to change the narrative and find gratitude in my path here in life. I have a lot of labels that I carry with me. They’ve all shaped me into the person I am today. I can choose to let them hold me back or I can choose to let them aid my growth. They are a part of me, and always will be, but they are not who I am or ever will be. My point here is this: life happens for us not to us. You can choose to transform your pain into your purpose ❤️‍🩹 PS: burn by @slowhousebondi 🔥 Kini by @p.e.nation 👙