There are many transitions that we go through in the course of our lives. Some are good, like going off to college and gaining independence, getting married, getting a new job or having children. Others are harder to deal with, like becoming ill, dealing with chronic pain or having a disability. The following are “common” […]
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In the past 2 years I have had the misfortune of dealing with doctors who have left me feeling like a drug addict trying to get my fix due to the stigma attached to taking opioids for pain. I have felt the judgment, been grilled by pain management doctors about my behavior and use […]
“Thank You.” Why is that so hard to say? Why is a compliment so hard to accept? I have never been great at taking a compliment, but since my surgeries, I am even less able to simply say, “Thank you.” I have difficulty taking credit for my accomplishments and yet find it astonishingly easy to […]
