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Denison, TX

Do you still have dreams and goals in your life that are on hold because of your chronic pain ?

October 6, 2017
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Members opened up about how chronic pain has reshaped their dreams and goals, with many sharing that while plans may look different now, they... Read more

Members opened up about how chronic pain has reshaped their dreams and goals, with many sharing that while plans may look different now, they refuse to stop dreaming or fighting for meaningful lives. Several members described finding hope through small daily victories, like pursuing education, spending time with loved ones, maintaining hobbies like fishkeeping and audiobook narration, and leaning on faith and community, even as they navigate unpredictable pain levels, surgeries, and progressive conditions. A recurring theme was the shift from fighting the illness every day to accepting it as part of life, taking things one day or even one hour at a time, and celebrating mobility, moments of remission, and the courage to keep dreaming despite uncertainty.

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I always have dreams...goals and aspirations. That's the reason I get up again everyday and fight through depression when it rests it's ugly head. Otherwise I would have given up in defeat years ago.
They said I probably wouldn't walk again. Here I am walking. It's not always pretty but it's mobility.
Dream...strive...aspire. The brain is a wonderful tool. Think outside the box and start rewiring.
Do I live in pain...you bet but I am working on that too.

October 11, 2017
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Not anymore. 25 years is a long time, I used to when I was still able to work part time. Now I live in the moment Thankful for any remission (recess/break) I happen to be fortunate to get

October 13, 2017
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Treatment and-therapy possible, I surrendered and accepted that it was now part of my life and would be forever, I am now at the 26 year mark, and I think that was the right decision for me. It may not be for anyone else.

October 6, 2017
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Seems my life is going in that direction also, but day by day. Hard to plan anything now . Never know how I am feeling the next day. Sad !!!

October 24, 2017
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I take each day at a time in increments of an hour at a time and never make plans.

October 22, 2017

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