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Isolde Darkwood's avatar

Well this was my absolute favorite read of yours so far and likely because I found it so deeply resonating. It brought me to tears... I have experienced so much of what you describe here, not the least of which being– am I in enough pain to do something about it. I believe there’s a misconception that women exaggerate their pain, and it has become deeply harmful to half the population. We're gaslit into thinking we’re overreacting, so it often takes something dire for us to take action. It drives me absolutely insane. I'm so sorry for what you've been through. I just want you to know you aren't alone.

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Amanda Osowski's avatar

YES!! the gaslighting scared me out of believing my body. And that has me all mixed up. I’m both sorry and grateful that you found this deeply resonating - thank you for walking alongside me.

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