Endo Is Not The End

Taylor is a 24-year-old young professional living with endometriosis, heart arrhythmias, pelvic floor dysfunction, sleep apnea, and severe allergies. Working in politics and government, she uses her lived experience to connect with others and advocate for healthcare policy and women’s rights.

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Friday, April 3, 2026

My Third Heart Surgery: Cardiac Catheter Ablation Experience

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If you had told me a few years ago that I’d be writing about my third heart surgery , I probably wouldn’t have believed you. And yet, here ...

Friday, March 6, 2026

The Weight of Awareness: Ten Years with Endometriosis

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March has always carried a complicated mix of emotions for me. On one hand, it marks Endometriosis Awareness Month , something I care deep...

Friday, February 27, 2026

Ten Years Later

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This week, I celebrated the ten year anniversary of my endometriosis surgery and subsequent diagnosis. The day I was officially labeled as “...

Friday, February 20, 2026

The Feelings No One Talks About in Chronic Illness

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Those who know me know that I am not an emotional person, and I do not like talking about emotions. But I would be lying if I said that was ...

Friday, February 13, 2026

What I Wish I Knew When I Was First Diagnosed

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Receiving a diagnosis can be full of complicated emotions. Relief from having your symptoms validated. Fear of what your life will look like...

Friday, February 6, 2026

My Sleep Apnea Journey

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I can’t remember a time when I haven’t been exhausted. No matter how many hours I sleep, I always wake up tired. I toss and turn all night. ...

Friday, January 30, 2026

How I Decompress After a Long Week

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It seems like everyone I’ve talked to agrees that this has felt like a very long week. I know it has for me. There were some really exciting...

Friday, January 23, 2026

Grad School & Chronic Illness/Pain

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As I enter the final days before starting my last semester of graduate school, I can’t help but reflect on all the obstacles I’ve faced over...

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Fear & The Psychological Symptoms Surrounding Chronic Illness

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Have you ever gone to bed not knowing if you’d wake up in the morning? I have. Many times. That’s the reality of living with heart problems....

Friday, January 16, 2026

Feeling Invisible

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Having an invisible illness, or multiple in my case, is a uniquely lonely experience. No matter how hard others try to understand, no matter...

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About Me

Taylor Sprague: Taylor is a 24-year-old young professional navigating life with multiple chronic health conditions, including endometriosis, heart arrhythmias, pelvic floor dysfunction, sleep apnea, and severe allergies. Through her lived experience, she uses this space to connect with others facing similar challenges and to educate readers about chronic illness, self-advocacy, and the realities of living in a body that doesn’t always cooperate. Professionally, Taylor works in politics and government, where she is a strong advocate for accessible, equitable healthcare policy and women’s rights. This blog sits at the intersection of personal storytelling and public policy, blending vulnerability with advocacy in the hope that no one feels alone in their diagnosis, and that lived experiences help drive meaningful change.

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