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Rancho Cordova, CA
January 3, 2024
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Members shared the profound isolation of having family dismiss or minimize their chronic pain, with many describing relatives who question its... Read more

Members shared the profound isolation of having family dismiss or minimize their chronic pain, with many describing relatives who question its validity, refuse accommodations like handicapped parking, or suggest the pain is exaggerated or psychological. Several members found unexpected understanding from friends, online communities, and even strangers, while noting that people without chronic pain often cannot grasp its relentless nature until they experience prolonged discomfort themselves. A recurring theme was the emotional resilience required to keep living fully despite both the pain itself and the lack of validation from loved ones, with members expressing deep gratitude for this community where their experiences are believed and supported without judgment.

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I'm sorry 😞..... My daughter doesn't understand my pain.... She says.. you don't have to be rude or have an attitude because you hurt... Mind you she's an adult.... Very frustrating.... But when she has a stomach ache ..she over exaggerates.....

January 3, 2024
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I dont think you can understand if fully if you have never been through it. Nreve pain, pain from Osteo, muscle, joint are all different and come in different degrees. How could someone without possibly understand the torture that it can be?

January 5, 2024
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Feels like no one understands my chronic pain...I do not speak of it nor do I complain about, learned early on no one wants to talk about it or sympathy. Only ones that do are experiencing it themselves. As it should be. No pity parties🕊

June 22, 2024
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Thank you. Yes .. sometimes friends are better than family... I have a few friends that are amazing and understand the pain I go through.... No judgement with them....

January 3, 2024
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Most of my family. I am blessed to have cousins who do. My mom and her brothers are narcissists. All about them.

I have made my friends into my family.

And it is difficult to have children who only care about themselves.

I'm so sorry.

January 3, 2024

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