Scars and All
Do you accept yourself just as you are? I’m sad to say that during the course of my life I’ve
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THOUGHTS FOR PEOPLE WHO LIVE WITH CHRONIC PAIN: Or how not to be a statistic
The image that comes to mind when hearing the words “chronic pain,” is not a good one. Chronic pain comes
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HOW TO DESCRIBE YOUR PAIN TO YOUR DOCTOR IN THREE (SOMEWHAT) EASY STEPS
Forty-four years ago, when I first began my journey with chronic pain, acute and chronic pain was poorly understood and
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When you live with pain, all you want is relief. It’s never far from the forefront of your thoughts, and also
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Fear and Loathing in a Painful Body
I’m a firm believer in options. No matter what situation you find yourself in, there are always at least two- the
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Moving Away from Fear
Healthy Living with Chronic Disease The Fundamentals Part 1 “Plan your work and work your plan.” ~ Vince Lombardi “Gentlemen,
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The Iceberg of Pain
Pain is like an iceberg. Only the tip is visible, but underneath the surface is a ginormous load. The load one
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You are NOT your Arthritis More than once I’ve had someone, always someone who never had a chronic disease I
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A diagnosis of chronic disease is a game changer. Gone are the days where you can feel carefree in your body.
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HEALTHY LIVING WITH CHRONIC DISEASE AND PAIN THE FUNDAMENTALS: PART 3 Every Effort Counts One of my favorite inspirational writers
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