As some of you know... I've been through quite an intense healing journey for the past few years, and I keep thinking, "it's almost over & I'll be more functional soon," but... I'm still recovering from being severely anemic for about 6 months (my colon was bleeding inside me, yikes!) it's finally healing!!

~ THE 3 SURGERIES within a year ~

**October of '23 I had a Full Knee Replacement... several months of healing & learning how to walk again.

**April of '24 I had what I call my "almost hysterectomy"... this would have been a partial hysterectomy due to fibroids in my uterus and instead they discovered, "Endometriosis Gone Wild!!" / Stage 4 Endometriosis which means my uterine tissue grew all over my abdomen, binding my organs together and then... it grew INTO my colon...

**October '24 I had the third surgery which included: Full Hysterectomy, Endometriosis removal and a Colon resectioning/ 6 inches of colon removed... cut away extra tissue so that, "your organs can move freely".

Essentially, It's been a 3 year journey of testing, pain, research, surgeries, trying to heal... and I'm so deeply exhausted I can barely think straight... clearly... well, you know... lol

I do have an amazing support system of family and friends for which I'm deeply grateful, but I recognize I need to broaden my support network.

I had to leave my job at the school because I just couldn't work full time anymore... I was breaking down... exhaustion, brain fog, joint pain... (this was due to the severe anemia)... I worked part time over the summer and now I'm trying to figure out what's next as I do everything I can to heal without re-injuring myself. I had a back injury due to all the space in my abdomen, so I'm trying to rebuild/ strengthen slowly...

(I was in ER recently after one hour of yard work) Uhg... I need to get stronger without hurting myself.

I am a generally positive person who would much rather be the helper than the one in need of help... and yet... I am really struggling right now.

I know there are many people in need right now and many valid causes where we can send our money and support, so I only ask that you trust your gut and do what feels best.

I believe that together we can move through this bizarre time on planet earth & work towards collective healing.

That's my ultimate goal, the betterment of humanity and this beautiful planet, but currently I need to tend to this fragile little vessel, my complex body, and I'm truly doing my best! I've been swimming to get stronger without hurting myself and I'm finally feeling the incorporation of IRON since my colon is healing (after a month of twice daily medicated enemas).

Thanks for reading/ listening to my story... I certainly hope that, "This too shall pass." MUCH LOVE AND GRATITUDE FOR MY INCREDIBLE COMMUNITY!!!!