New Year, Less Pain...Hopefully

Another year has come and gone and there is still no cure for Endo.  This could be discouraging, but for me, I know there will be one very soon.  2016 was a year of many ups and downs for me and my Endo.  Instead of focusing on the negative things about my Endo this year, I decided to make a list of all the positive things that happened with my Endo this year.

1. I went to Boston Children's Hospital and got to talk with my world renowned doctor to discuss the pain I was having.
2. The doctor I spoke to said he would say I almost definitely had Endo.
3. I got my first laparoscopic surgery to diagnose and temporarily destroy my Endometriosis.
4. I was almost completely pain free for a couple of months.
5. I have only had a couple of big flair ups since February when I got my surgery.
6. I am now able to have fun and not be miserable all the time.
7. I am able to participate in fun family activities that I was not able to before.
8. I do not have to text my parents everyday saying I need to come home from school.
9. I can say "yes" to a lot more activities with my friends. 
10. I have had an amazing support system of friends and family to help me through this difficult journey.

It is a new year which means a fresh start for all of us.  Leave the pain and the struggling in 2016, this year is going to be way better for all of you!  I am positive that this year people will know more about Endometriosis and researchers will be even closer to finding a cure for all of us.  Do not give up because this year WILL be better! Always remember, Endo is NOT the end!