Endometriosis: The Teacher

Theresa Wright, Ceana Nezhat
In: Endometriosis in Adolescents · 2020 · pp. 685–693 · doi:10.1007/978-3-030-52984-0_42 · W3101523285
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This paper reflects on the author's evolving perspective of endometriosis, highlighting the valuable life lessons and wisdom gained from the condition over time.

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This chapter reflects on the author’s evolving perspective regarding endometriosis over a thirty-year period, contrasting past feelings of helplessness with current views that emphasize the condition's inherent wisdom and benefits. The narrative serves as a personal reflection rather than a clinical study, focusing on the emotional and philosophical lessons derived from living with the ailment. It highlights how time has transformed the experience of the disease from one defined by sadness to one recognized for its valuable insights. This paper is centrally about endometriosis — specifically framing it as a source of personal growth and lesson within the context of adolescent care.

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Abstract The writing of this is serendipitously timed. Had I written of endometriosis 30 years ago, the content would have been dense with sadness and pain. Even 10 years ago my journey would have read much more helpless and hopeless than today. From my current vantage point, I can see the invaluable lessons and benefits inherent in this ailment. I can touch the innate wisdom this complex has provided and that is priceless! Access this chapter Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout Purchases are for personal use only Similar content being viewed by others Author information Authors and Affiliations Corresponding author Editor information Editors and Affiliations Rights and permissions Copyright information © 2020 Springer Nature Switzerland AG About this chapter Cite this chapter Wright, T., Nezhat, C.H. (2020). Endometriosis: The Teacher. In: Nezhat, C.H. (eds) Endometriosis in Adolescents. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-52984-0_42 Download citation DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-52984-0_42 Published: Publisher Name: Springer, Cham Print ISBN: 978-3-030-52983-3 Online ISBN: 978-3-030-52984-0 eBook Packages: MedicineMedicine (R0)

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