I built my career by pushing through a painful chronic health issue. At 29, I'm adjusting my expectations.

Business Insider | 25-09-2026 01:01pm |

At 27, Erica Williams was building a public relations business while enrolled in a doctoral program for business administration. She was also managing stage 4 endometriosis, which caused daily pain levels of 9-10 and left her bedridden, making it difficult to complete her dissertation course. In October 2025, she received an F grade in her doctoral program. Following her second surgery for endometriosis, she realized she needed to prioritize her health and adjust her expectations.

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