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Seeking Joy In The Midst of Chronic Pain

Seeking Joy in The Midst of Chronic Pain

If I were asked to sum up my current life in just one word, then there is only one word I could conjure which would adequately describe it. Pain. From the moment I wake up, and until I (finally) fall asleep, all I can feel is the pain that assaults my body. The pain has become the bookends of my days. My entire life and existence becoming defined by its tight grip. It is all-encompassing. There are no aspects of life that...

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The Three Day Quote Challenge: Day 3

Thank you again to Robert (A 30 Minute Life) and Jen (Tripping Through Treacle) for nominating me for this incredibly uplifting and inspiring quote challenge! The written word has the power to uplift and inspire, and can help us to remain resilient during the darkest times. This challenge is a perfect chance to remind me of so many of the beautiful quotes that can help to turn on the light when times are darkest. The rules of this challenge are as follows: ...

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The Three Day Quote Challenge: Day 2

Thank you so much again to Robert (A 30 Minute Life) and Jen (Tripping Through Treacle) for both nominating me for this quote challenge! The written word has the power to uplift and inspire, and can help us to remain resilient during the darkest times. This challenge is a perfect chance to remind me of so many of the beautiful quotes that can help to turn on the light when times are darkest. The rules of this challenge are as follow: ...

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Living With The Darkness

All of us will have situations or places that we find difficult; situations that push us emotionally, revealing the depths of our strength and ability to cope with high-stress situations. Add living with a chronic illness into the mix, and the number of situations or places that we find demanding increase exponentially.  The reasons for the difficulties these places or situations may vary, for some it may be the fear of the 'unknown' for example, or even they are a potential...

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