What if the bloody monthly pains are caused by these dark creatures?

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What’s left is an empty void - a constant reminder of how your body is incomplete. When the uterus is gone, the idea of ever giving birth to new life is gone forever. Grief is supposed to be a path for acceptance, letting go of the lives that could have been, and putting them to rest.

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These are manifestations of what could have been if my uterus is still here but gave birth to creatures of the dark.

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This is the story of my acceptance and grieving, intertwined with relevant beliefs from the myths and superstitions of my heritage - the Philippines.

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A permanent decision.

The unexpected grief and turmoil.

An acceptance.

A resting place.

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