Part of Me

Dear PCOS,

Sometimes you make my life miserable. You’ve made me think about my body and my future in a very different way. From the hairs on my chin to the pain in my back. I can always see you. But in a way I am grateful you are part of me. Without you I wouldn’t be so open about myself. I have been able to connect with so many women on an emotional level and form such a supportive community. Although sometimes guys have been put off by you, that has actually helped me. It’s made me realise that some of them weren’t worth it. And now we’ve found someone who accepts us both, whatever that may mean. All in all, you’re a pain the the arse (actually... lower abdomen really) but you are part of me and that’s fine.

Freja, UK