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pnwmom

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1. Thank you for this beautiful, thoughtful piece, TygrBright.

Reply to TygrBright (Original post)

Mon Mar 23, 2015, 03:18 PM

Mar 2015

Maybe what you're describing is part of what Catholic theologians mean when they talk about the value of suffering. It does make people appreciate what they have, and can increase empathy for the struggles of others. And in your case it might even be drawing you and your spouse closer.

Still, I'm sorry that you have to go through this, and I hope it's over sooner rather than later.

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The Gift of Temporary Disability [View all] TygrBright Mar 2015 OP

Thank you for this beautiful, thoughtful piece, TygrBright. pnwmom Mar 2015 #1

Thank you for the kind words & good wishes. TygrBright Mar 2015 #4

Most of the people I know who have chronic pain are far from irritable. KamaAina Mar 2015 #2

I prefer to think it's good coping mechanisms. TygrBright Mar 2015 #5

I had a similar experience of being temporarily disabled, Ms. Toad Mar 2015 #3

Thank you for linking to the Spoon Theory! TygrBright Mar 2015 #6

Into my third month of physical therapy right now, with another to go- hang in there! we can do it Mar 2015 #7

Thank you! TygrBright Mar 2015 #8

Poor you! we can do it Mar 2015 #9

I've been there three times in my life, twice more or less invisible and once a badly broken leg Fumesucker Mar 2015 #10

Thanks! Might well have been the same condition. TygrBright Mar 2015 #11

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