I have endometriosis and the pain during my period is so severe that I plan my entire life around a five-day monthly crisis I can't predict or control.
More people experience this than they realize.
Recurring agony transforms time into a battlefield where half your existence revolves around preparing for or recovering from inevitable suffering.
“Where Are You with Grief for lost health — chronic illness and disability?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.