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Posted 6/22/2013 5:26 AM (GMT 0)
It's after 1 AM, still wide awake as normal, so it's not really Friday anymore.

Was thinking about how fortunate I am for all my friends and "family" here at HW Chronic Pain.  Your support and friendship towards me means a whole lot in my real day to day life, with my own Chronic Pain and Prostate Cancer battles going on side by side.

We are here for so many different reasons and ailments, but tied together through our common bond of pain.  I wish there were easy answers and quick fixes for each of us, but know that isn't reasonable or realistic.

However, there is strength in all of us, if we continue to stick together and help each other, as is done here.  When I am feeling particularly weak or vulnerable, I find comfort here.  I know I am not alone, and I don't feel judged or criticized.  I know I have done my fair share of venting too, and it really helps me to get the stress from the pain off my chest.

I will always try to be here to help you all in return, to the best of my abilities.  I still say, it's really hard for those outside our world completely, to even be able to remotely understand what it means to be in chronic pain.  It would take others to truly walk a mile in our shoes for a day, just to get an inkling of the suffering that goes on here on a daily basis.

My hat is off to all my sisters and brothers here at HW CP, you have been there for me, I will be here for you, together we can make a difference in each other's lives.  I really believe this.

May your pain lessen this very evening,  at least for now,

David

Posted 6/22/2013 6:44 AM (GMT 0)
That was so touching. I am still rather new here but you all have welcomed me like family. Even more than family because my family does not understand. You all have great advice and I do not even think about making a medical change without seeing what you guys know about it. I trust you guys more than my doctors. I too wish I could take away all your pain. Thank you all so much and I hope someday I can help someone as you all have helped me.
Posted 6/22/2013 8:23 AM (GMT 0)
That was beautifully said David and I imagine you speak from the hearts of many here.

Reading has always been my passion. There is so much to gain from the words of others. I can travel to places only that would never be possible to visit, experience things I could only imagine and meet people from walks of life so different then my own. I can laugh,shed tears and experience others joys and pain.

Reading has always been my escape from my own world, there is nothing more therapeutic or humbling then stepping into the lives of someone, somewhere else.

Reading here has proven no different. I've come here angry at the world and someone has made me laugh. I've come here lonely and afraid and someone has welcomed me with compassion. I've come in pain and despair and found someone desperate and hurting more.I've come seeking knowledge and someone has the answer.

David know that many times that someone has been you.
Posted 6/22/2013 3:19 PM (GMT 0)
tedd,

I know all of my family loves and supports me, never a doubt. but many of them don't or can't understand what it really means to be in pain around the clock. my wife works as a nurse with very ill people with many serious and painful conditions, and even with that experience, she simply doesn't know what to do or say around me, when I am having a really bad moment. The most empathetic people around me, are my friends/family here at HW CP. I never feel like I have to justify or explain what I am feeling or experiencing. That is the big bonus of being part of this group. We have a natural understanding of each other's sufferings based on first hand similar experiences.

Hope you are having a better day,

david
Posted 6/22/2013 3:22 PM (GMT 0)
Vickie,

I completely agree with what you just said, very well put at that.

I never lose sight, that no matter how bad I am feeling, all I would have to do is turn around and see those in far worse straights then myself. I honestly never feel sorry for myself, none of us asked or chose to be in these situations, and all of us are living day by day, trying to make the best of it.

david
Posted 6/22/2013 4:44 PM (GMT 0)
David & Vickie both:

Beautifully & articulately said.

Thank you friends..
Posted 6/22/2013 8:17 PM (GMT 0)
Well said David.

Hope you are having a good weekend.

Suzane

Posted 6/22/2013 9:14 PM (GMT 0)
I agree David Very well said. I hope you're having a low pain day.

love and hugs
Loretta
Posted 6/22/2013 11:16 PM (GMT 0)
Beautiful and many many thanks, Hope your having a good day David and that hopeful you can get some rest tonight....Prayers for you
Posted 6/22/2013 11:35 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks. Hope we all are having a better weekend. Got low 80's and clear skies here in SC. Took a 3 hour nap this afternoon ( a long one for me), after an hour of shopping. Not much on the agenda this weekend, kind of nice that way for once.

david
Posted 6/23/2013 12:28 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you David for expressing those sentiments. I have received a wealth of support here as well and truly appreciate having this venue.
Posted 6/23/2013 2:43 AM (GMT 0)
Same here, cogito. This group has been amazing from day one with me and my particular pain issues. Was accepted and made to feel at home right away.

Was having a rare emotional moment late Friday night when I started this thread, but I was writing from my heart, and meant every word I wrote, and knew in advance, that most if not all, would share those same sentiments.

david
Posted 6/24/2013 7:51 PM (GMT 0)
This was so very sweet. It makes me emotional knowing that we are all here for each other that way, and no matter what, we always have a place to come to for whatever need we may have, at any time at all. Love and hugs to everyone.
Posted 6/24/2013 11:03 PM (GMT 0)
To me, it becomes a tropical island of pleasant thoughts, kind words, and sincere comfort and support, that we can all come ashore anytime we want, from the angry, rugged, seas of pain we flounder in everyday. It's nice to have a place to come to, anytime we have the need.

david
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