another way to try and find relief from daily pain.

And how they behave while being "punished".

and trying to live life despite them.

to raise awareness of Rare Diseases.

...so I can heal from the trauma I was forced to carry alone...

and needing to step back and relax so I can heal.

and its importance with chronic pain.

We need more awareness of chronic pain and the negative impact it has on our lives.

Being forced to hide the truth is sad, lonely and scary.

But what's the point when life is so amazing...

2003 - before the pain really took over my life.

As much as I wish I could tell people "Don't Touch Me!" it truly is a hard thing to do!

A constant dull ache to full force fire!

I write my stories in hopes for understanding.

Perimenopause, the next chapter.

Fibromyalgia, that roaming, chronic daily pain.

I don't want to die, I'm just tired of living my life this way.

Hay Season in full swing for 2024.

I can hear my Grans voice saying this to me, and yet I just keep sleeping.

I'm Just So Tired, and this has triggered my Tired Part(s).