Each time we are told that we 'look good' or 'look well' by people who have little concept of even the lengths we have gone to just to connect with them at all, it carries with it an additional pain … [Read more...]
When Pain Interrupts Your Sleep
Whether it’s from a sore lower back or throbbing tooth, pain is hard enough to deal with in the light of day but at night that robs you of your much-needed sleep can take exhaustion to a whole new … [Read more...]
A Letter to Normals
*A “Letter to Normals” by Ricky Buchanan originally appeared online in 1995. Since then, she has been happy to share this worldwide. These are the things that I would like you to understand about me … [Read more...]
The Spoon Theory
The Spoon Theory was written by Christine Miserandino and is a wonderful analogy to explain what it is like pacing and managing chronic pain to friends and family. Being s 'spoonie' has become part of … [Read more...]