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Welcome to Despite Pain

Honest Reflections ~ Finding Hope, Despite Pain

Thank you for visiting my blog. I’m so glad you’ve found your way here.

Living with chronic pain can feel overwhelming, isolating, and exhausting. If you’re reading this, you probably already know that.

What This Blog is About

This blog is a space for honesty about living with pain or other health conditions:

  • Reflections on the realities of living with pain
  • Tips and coping strategies I’ve discovered along the way
  • Posts to raise awareness, helping others understand what chronic pain is really like
  • Small reminders that life, even with pain, can still hold moments of joy

Pain is real, and I write honestly about that. But I also need light in my life, so you’ll sometimes find me sharing drawings, stories about my dog, Kip, or little moments of joy.

I’m not a medical professional – just someone who lives with pain every day. My hope is that what I share here makes you feel understood, supported, and hopefully, a little less alone.

Welcome to Despite Pain is written on a wooden fence in front of a field of yellow buttercups

Navigating My Blog

You’ll find a menu of topics at the top of the page, along with a search box to help you look for something specific. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, please feel free to contact me. l’m always happy to hear from readers.

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Thanks again for joining me here. If you’d like to get to know a little bit more about me, please visit my About Me page.

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Take care,
Liz.

Comments (25)

  2. Hey there!! I think your positive outlook on what can easily be a negative situation is remarkable. I really enjoyed reading your post.

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  4. Loved your blog and the fact that how you chose to share your pain with the world. I know how difficult life could get sometimes for those who suffer from chronic pain. Really a great effprt to share your journey with others with the same condition. I am sure your blog would be a great resource for them

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  8. Smiling and laughing can sound so simple but can be difficult for some. Just a simple smile to a passerby can make someones day.

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    1. I always think that we don’t know what’s going on with someone else. They might not have had a smile from someone for a while. It costs nothing to give one.

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  10. I clicked over here from Pinterest. The pic/link says ‘Disability equipment and clothing.’ I cannot find anything about that. A little misleading.

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    1. Sorry about that. That pin is the cover pic for a board on Pinterest. The pins on the board are from other websites and blogs which have articles about disability equipment. I have many boards with pins from other sites, but they all have a cover pic linked to my own blog. (I need to link the cover pics to my blog)

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  12. most med schools teach little about pain if it’s not a doctor or someone who knows your exact pain you are talking to a wall

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