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Chronic Pain and Illness: Rebooting Relationships
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mpratt
If a flare or excessive pain makes it difficult to reach out to friends (or post on any of the social media sites), we can become distanced very quickly. Beyond the walls of our home, life goes on. And when we emerge from our flare, it might seem as if we’re getting to know our…
Don’t Panic! Thaw What’s Frozen
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mpratt
Are there some places you just don’t go to? Some ideas or images that make you immediately close your eyes and mind? Is there something within you that’s frozen – with fear and panic. This world can certainly bring on a sense of anxiety. And such worry can weigh heavily on us, making us heavier…
Chronic Illness and Pain: Darkness Can Bring Light
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mpratt
My gift for growing things, especially African Violets, is a true blessing, especially on the days when I feel low, am experiencing a lot of pain, and just need to cocoon. I’m also finding some important lessons from my plants, and one that I learned recently is quite, well, illuminating (pardon the pun!). Turns out…
Chronic Pain and Illness: When In Doubt
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mpratt
Pain and illness can wear us down, and it’s not unusual for the fatigue to cause other, less physical feelings in us. One of these might be doubt: We can doubt our ability to get through the latest flare We can doubt the steadfastness of friends and family We can doubt the world’s ability to…
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