Bindi Irwin, daughter of the late Steve Irwin, is on her path to recovery after enduring a decade of debilitating pain. The 24-year-old wildlife activist revealed in March that she was diagnosed with endometriosis, a condition where cells similar to the uterine lining grow outside the uterus, causing severe damage to pelvic tissues, ovaries, and more.

Sharing her journey on Instagram, Bindi described countless doctor visits and being dismissed before a friend led her to answers. Surgery uncovered 37 lesions and an ovarian cyst.

In her post, Bindi urged compassion, reminding others that pain isn’t always visible. Grateful for her miracle daughter, Grace Warrior, she encourages women suffering silently to seek help and validation: “Your pain is real. Don’t give up.”