A guide to coping with flare-ups, setbacks & extended flares of chronic pain—with tools to help you manage, recover & cope. Finding ways to live with severe chronic pain — even though so much … [Read more...]
When Chronic Illness Creates Feelings of Failure; & Bedridden, a Poem.
Watching as the day drags its light Like a caterpillar Across the small, dark room. Though even on the brightest days, Even when the day is at its pinnacle, The room is shrouded in shadow. Only … [Read more...]
Saying Sorry for Chronic Pain [& a Brief Blog Hiatus]
“I’m not angry, either. I should be, but I’m not. I just feel pain. A lot of pain. I thought I could imagine how much this would hurt, but I was wrong.” ― Haruki Murakami You may have noticed … [Read more...]