My mom had PCOS and still let me struggle for years without saying anything
I was diagnosed with PCOS at 26, but looking back, I had so many signs growing up even tho I was lean. Acne, clinical depression at 14, constant fatigue, trouble concentrating… It was all there. I used to do really well in school, but once puberty hit, my energy just crashed and everything got harder. No one really took it seriously.
Now I honestly believe a lot of it was due to hormonal imbalances and blood sugar issues.
When I was diagnosed 3 years ago, I told my mom. She casually goes, “Oh yeah, me too I was diagnosed in my 20s.” Then she adds that both she and my grandma have type 2 diabetes.
I was stunned. Like… What the actual hell?
Why didn’t she ever warn me? Why didn’t she connect the dots when I was clearly struggling as a teenager? She must have known my symptoms could be related. She could’ve helped me understand nutrition, blood sugar, lifestyle anything. Instead, I grew up eating ultra processed food, with zero guidance around health, and no encouragement to be active.
I can’t help but feel angry about it. It honestly feels like neglect.
I went through a long IVF journey because of PCOS, and now I have a one year old daughter. I just can’t imagine watching her struggle the way I did and doing nothing.
When she gets her period, I’m going to be so hands on about making sure things are healthy and regular. Growing up, I thought it was normal to only get my period 2-3 times a year.
Has anyone else gone through something similar or felt this kind of resentment?