“In my early 20’s, I suddenly developed chronic ovarian cysts out of the blue. Ovarian cysts are solid or fluid-filled sacs that form on the ovaries. When women ovulate, a cyst forms over the egg and ruptures to release the egg every month. They’re usually pretty minor and we do not usually feel them—but for some women, the cysts do not rupture each month and they slowly collect fluid. Eventually, the cysts can become so large that they either rupture and cause tremendous pain or damage to the ovary, or they must be removed surgically.

“This story will always be a difficult one for me to share. But there is so much beauty and expansion in overcoming a traumatic situation and finding healing amid our lowest points. In the end, I’m fortunate that my story ended up with a happy ending, because I decided to fully surrender into what was happening and dive deeply into myself to find healing. I also want to note that this is my experience—what worked for me might be different than what works for you. This is not medical advice and please consult your doctor if you believe you have any health issues.

“Take a deep breath in. You’re going to feel some pressure,” said the nurse as she inserted a large probe into my vagina. Hot tears streamed down my face as I held my breath and waited, yet again, to hear if another large cyst sat on my ovary, threatening blood supply and my future fertility. It was nearly 8 p.m. in January 2020, and I sprinted to the office from work after squeezing in a last minute appointment.