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Chronic Illness and Pain: Standing Firm When You Think You Can’t
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mpratt
A woman asked if she could talk to me. I said, “Sure.” The conversation that transpired went something like this: Talk….talk….talk…. “For $500 and 4 weekends, you could cure your lupus yourself.” No…no…no! She was persistent, but I’d heard all of the arguments before. “Your doctor doesn’t know this…” “You’re doing the wrong things…” etc.…
A Blessed Memorial Day to All Who Have Sacrificed
By
mpratt
I know first-hand that dealing with the loss of a loved one is not easy. My brother died before he turned 40, and a good friend passed recently – she was younger than I am. These holes in our hearts (truly, they are holes) will never quite fill. But with faith, time, and love of…
Chronic Pain and Illness: Rebooting Relationships
By
mpratt
If a flare or excessive pain makes it difficult to reach out to friends (or post on any of the social media sites), we can become distanced very quickly. Beyond the walls of our home, life goes on. And when we emerge from our flare, it might seem as if we’re getting to know our…
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