#1000Blooms: “Wait—This Is What Normal Feels Like?” — Allie’s Journey from Lifelong Pain to Healing
Allie M. had grown used to the pain.
Periods that caused her to throw up, pass out, double over with cramps, or miss school—these experiences weren’t new. In fact, they had become routine.
“I just believed that periods suck. I thought that’s how it was supposed to be.”
For years, she quietly carried the burden of these symptoms. Doctors brushed off her complaints. Heavy bleeding, sharp abdominal pain, and the emotional toll of feeling like no one was listening — all of it faded into the background noise of “just being a woman.”
But one routine GYN appointment changed everything.
“I Just Got Lucky”
Allie didn’t know she was about to meet the provider who would change her life. She chose a clinic based on reviews. She had no idea that Dr. Chandra Spring-Robinson would become one of the best doctors she’d ever had.
During a seemingly routine exam, Dr. Spring-Robinson asked questions — and actually listened to the answers.
“I nonchalantly mentioned my painful periods, not expecting any follow-up. But she truly listened. She cared. And she acted.”
What followed were imaging studies and diagnostic steps that no previous provider had taken seriously. The results? Extensive endometriosis, cysts, and internal adhesions.
Dr. Spring-Robinson acted quickly — recommending excision surgery to remove the disease and protect Allie’s long-term health.
Two Surgeries, One New Life
Allie underwent not one, but two complex excision surgeries with Dr. Spring-Robinson. Sheets of endometrial tissue and multiple cysts were removed — damage that, if left untreated, could have threatened her future fertility and organ health.
And afterward?
RELIEF.
“Physically, the pain dramatically decreased. Emotionally, I felt safe — like I finally had someone in my corner who I could trust.”
For the first time in her life, Allie experienced a pain-free cycle.
“I had a period with no pain and thought, ‘Wait—this is what normal feels like?’”
It was a realization that moved her to tears — not just because of the comfort, but because of the validation. She had never been “making it up.” Her pain had always been real.
And now, she had answers.
A Message to Others
Allie wants others to know that you don’t have to suffer in silence. And you don’t have to accept pain as your baseline.
“If you’re experiencing uncomfortable periods and pain, don’t wait. Even if you’ve been told it’s nothing, or you think it’s not that serious — reach out. Dr. Spring-Robinson goes above and beyond.”
And a final word to Dr. Spring-Robinson herself:
“Thank you. You have so positively changed my life. Not all doctors can do what you do — and the love and care you give each step of the way truly matters.”
Allie’s story is a reminder that what’s common isn’t always normal — and that real answers begin with being heard.
If your symptoms have been minimized or ignored… if you’ve been told “that’s just how it is”… or if pain has become something you silently push through every month — it doesn’t have to be this way.
At Dr. Spring-Robinson’s practice, we listen differently. Whether you’re just starting to question what you’ve been told, or you’ve long suspected something deeper, you deserve answers rooted in expertise and compassion.
This is one of many stories. Yours could be next.
The #1000Blooms campaign honors the 1,000 women whose lives have been touched by Dr. Spring-Robinson’s surgical care. Each bloom represents a journey — from misdiagnosis to clarity, from pain to healing, from silence to being seen.
If you’ve been a patient and want to share your experience, we welcome your voice. Whether it’s a few words or a full story, your journey can help another woman feel less alone.
