At age 19 I had a rare cancer. The reasonable, statistical expectation was it would kill me with a gradual increase in disability. I am fantastically lucky. Still here; no disability. Turns out, helplessly watching someone you love experience relentless and chronic pain is worse.
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I've said this before but it's still unreal to me. When anyone says they're dealing with chronic pain, take that shit very seriously. Just because they look fine, does not mean they're not fighting a very real war.
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This is well written and obviously true. Thank you
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