Bindi Irwin has taken to social media to express her gratitude for fans’ support, after revealing her endometriosis diagnosis last week.
“I have spent the week reading your kind words and stories of strength through your own experiences with endometriosis,” the 24-year-old shared on social media, posting a picture of herself from her bed holding a big bunch of flowers.
“I can finally see a new me on the journey towards better health,” she continued. “I can’t wait to be able to focus all my energy on our family and the conservation work we are so passionate about.”
ICYMI, the eldest child of Steve and Terri Irwin took to Instagram last week to reveal her decade-long battle with endometriosis.
“For 10yrs I’ve struggled with insurmountable fatigue, pain and nausea,” wrote Bindi, who’s a mum to one-year-old Grace Warrior.
“Trying to remain a positive person and hide the pain has been a very long road. These last 10yrs have included many tests, doctors visits, scans, etc. A doctor told me it was simply something you deal with as a woman and I gave up entirely, trying to function through the pain.”
Fans were quick to offer their support, with many women sharing their own struggles with the condition, which affects an incredible 190 million women worldwide.
“Sending love! I’m having a hysterectomy tomorrow and praying to be pain-free for myself and my kids soon,” shared one of Bindi’s followers on her most recent post.
“My best friend has [endometriosis] and so does my brother’s previous partner, it’s not a nice disease! It’s crazy how prevalent it is yet still not well understood. Thank you for sharing your experience with us! Wishing you love and healing, Bindi,” commented another.
Even global parenting expert and Supernanny star Jo Frost jumped in to offer her support, writing, “Continue to rest up and think of yourself and your healing, which can be hard as a mum right? ❤️ the hubby and the family got the little one, all good. Speedy recovery you darling.”
The mum-of-one decided to share her journey – including her surgery, during which doctors found “37 lesions, some very deep and difficult to remove, and a chocolate cyst” – to increase awareness of the debilitating condition and let other sufferers know they are not alone.
“I’m aware of millions of women struggling with a similar story. There’s stigma around this awful disease. I’m sharing my story for anyone who reads this and is quietly dealing with pain and no answers. Let this be your validation that your pain is real and you deserve help.”
