Chronic Pain

What do Care Partners Need? They Need to be Heard.

“It’s okay to talk to yourself…and okay to answer yourself. But sad when you have to repeat what you said because you weren’t  listening.” seen on Facebook It had been the first “fabric shopping trip” since COVID began. My friend and I often travelled along country roads to a wonderful fabric warehouse because we are […]

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How I Learned Authentic Lessons From Being in Chronic Pain

They are everywhere but you may not know them. It might be the person in the next office at work, ahead of you in the grocery line-up or living on your street. They might be your friends or your parents. They are living with chronic pain, and you may not be aware. If you are,

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A Behind the Scenes Look at Walking with Chronic Pain

“Others have it worse than you.” I’m aware of this. People who struggle with diseases that may kill them, and which debilitate them along the way, carry a heavier load. Who am I to whine about pain and disability, especially when it may be temporary? We need to be careful with statements like this. Although

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“But I Don’t Like This New Normal!”

In September, my life changed. In September, I became disabled. Arthritis has been my constant companion for about ten years. I always tried to give it as little attention as possible, only acknowledging it when its twinges and aches caused me to limp or grimace. A pill, a rub, perhaps some heat or cold and I

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