Vulnerability. Just typing the word makes me tense up. Unless you’re talking about anger or happiness, I prefer my emotions to remain inside of me, where they belong. I have no idea when I started locking away most of my distressing emotions and I’m not sure why, either. In fact, I was clueless that I…
Tag: Chronic pain
Offering Comfort: When Less Is More
Pain is my companion throughout most of every day. I know pain’s tag-alongs as well. People who live with chronic pain are often well-acquainted with the fatigue, sadness, anger, and even despair that their pain brings. The biggest thing for many of us, though, is what we have lost because of our pain. I’ve certainly…
Before the Fire 