by Teresa Shaffer | May 8, 2015 | Communication, Daily Living, Relationships |
(Written with Teresa’s grandson) Many of us have had to deal with the fact that we live with pain. We’ve had to accept that our pain has stolen from us: our energy levels, our careers and sometimes family and friends. Over time, we may have figured out how...
by Teresa Shaffer | Apr 28, 2015 | Advocacy, Pain Policy |
I have lived with pain for half of my lifetime and I will live with pain until I die. Living with pain due to an illness, disease or syndrome and utilizing pain medications as a part of my pain treatment does not make me, or others like me, a drug abuser, addict or...
by Teresa Shaffer | Mar 17, 2015 | Daily Living |
Ok, we all know what a life with pain is like. We hurt, we have stiffness, we have aches and we go about our days dealing the best we can….until the dreaded winter cold and flu season hits. Oh boy, look out! You are fine one minute and then you start to notice those...
by Teresa Shaffer | Nov 25, 2014 | Community, Support Groups |
Many years ago I went moseying around the internet to search out others who lived with daily pain. I wanted a support system to help me – I was looking for a support group. There were no local ones in my area or even the surrounding area. I wanted to meet others who...
by Teresa Shaffer | Nov 18, 2014 | Daily Living |
Here is what I am thinking. When living with pain how do we live in the day? How can we find the strength to face each day with a smile? How do we make sure we are moving forward each day? These are all questions that I and others have at one point or another. So ask...
