I could have never predicted that I’d end up launching a blog sharing my journey with long-lasting UTIs, cytolytic vaginosis, and my discoveries about neuroplastic pain. Not exactly the most glamorous topic to write about, but I’m genuinely so glad I get to do this.
I’ve always liked to believe that everything happens for a reason.
I’ve decided that all the crap I’ve been through—and am still dealing with to some extent—is meant to help me share my story with women all over the world.
Hopefully, it will make someone feel a little less alone, or give them a bit of strength and hope. Because living with a chronic condition—no matter what kind—can be so isolating and mentally draining.
MY JOURNEY
Chapter One
Driven by my stubborn “good girl” mindset and ChatGPT’s false promises, I spent months misinterpreting my body’s signals—only to realize I was blindly fighting two separate conditions at once.
Chapter Two
From dismissive doctors and failed treatments to the overwhelming anxiety and fear that consumed my life, this is the story of hitting rock bottom with chronic pain before choosing a completely new direction.
Chapter Three
Shifting my mindset around pain and learning to listen to my body changed everything, but the real breakthrough came when I stopped chasing quick fixes and let my cycle reveal the truth.
Chapter Four
Finally getting official confirmation that my original self-diagnosis was right brought both confusion and an immense sense of relief—and a whole new struggle, as modern medicine still has no ‘real’ treatment for Cytolytic Vaginosis.