I will never forget my first C on an English assignment my junior year of HS. (AP/IB course) Or when the prof of an "easy A" class gave me a B on the final because he "expected more from me," or the B I got in college Health class bc I wasn't available to volunteer at a Fub Run for extra credit.

The truth is, I was holding myself to a higher standard than any professor ever would. And because of that, my teachers in HS and college expected higher level writing out of me, even when the standards for an assignment were simply not that serious.

All that to say, if you need recommendations or have questions re: the surgery, let me know!

I just had a hysterectomy for endometriosis. They thought I could have adenomyosis, turns out my uterus was covered in fibroids and had a tiny tumor inside. It was also, at time of extraction, preparing to bleed like a normal cycle, despite 8 years of continious hormonal suppression. 😬

Yes, in the sense that "unhealthy/disabled people are too expensive to live" is a common sentiment. 🫠

The other day I saw a minivan with a bumper sticker saying "real women drive trucks" and I was like...that's not a truck, do they just have strong feelings about what other people should drive?

Most humans have one leg that is longer than the other. Maybe that also applies to feet?

This is incredible! 🤯

That's a very poignant way to put it!

I remember thinking every time that when it was done, I would never let myself get that stressed again. But I did, every year 😂

Pelvic floor tension and/or weakness! And the pelvic floor is connected to so many other things, and pressure on even one nerve or muscle can drastically affect urinary urgency.