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EPISODE · Mar 19, 2026 · 46 MIN

The Truth Behind Over Ten Surgeries and a Lifetime of Recovery - Karen's Story

from The Silent Struggles · host Michelle Chan

Karen spent years searching for answers that never came fast enough. She lived with endometriosis while being told her pain was normal. She went through surgery after surgery until the numbers reached double figures. She discovered adenomyosis and PCOS only after her body had already sustained the damage. She had a total abdominal hysterectomy.She had parts of her reproductive system rebuilt. She was told she would need more operations for the rest of her life.This story does not stop there. There is a part of her journey that changes everything. You will want to hear it in her own words.Click to hear what she has carried in silence for years.Her story speaks for many who live with silent conditions that are hard to see but impossible to ignore. If you’re living this reality too, you are not alone. Others are walking the same path, finding hope in small moments and strength in shared stories.If you want to share your own story, you can do it here:⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduT5ncgPExhxdXYRxd-GraSB--TMSKhgijL5FwlW4F87xzaA/viewform⁠Listen On Apple Podcasts, YouTube & SpotifyConnectInstagram: @thesilentstrugglespodcastTikTok: @thesilentstrugglesYouTube: @thesilentstrugglespodcast

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