by Micke Brown, BSN, RN | Dec 15, 2019 | Community, Support Groups |
Feeling alone, sad, and lost without a sense of direction is not an unfamiliar experience for anyone. These feelings (even when surrounded by family, friends, co-workers and others) are not uncommon when living with chronic disease and persistent pain. They can occur...
by TPC Admin | Aug 24, 2016 | Coping Techniques, Daily Living, Support Groups |
Submitted by: A Grateful Pain Community Member Have you ever wondered what really happens on pain support calls? If so, you are going to want to read this blog. Back in May, The Pain Community (TPC) started a FREE phone support service for all those in the “world of...
by TPC Admin | Jun 16, 2015 | Community, Daily Living |
by BD, Forum/Chat Participant For a long time I have wanted to share more of my world. I have also been encouraged by others at The Pain Community (TPC) to do so. One of the hurdles is the way I view myself. I’m just a Painiac (the name we former American Pain...
by Teresa Shaffer | May 19, 2015 | Community, Support Groups |
I remember that first time as if it was just yesterday. It has been nearly nine years since I entered my first online chat room. I had never used a chat room before and I was nervous I would not be able to figure it out. The overwhelming kindness and friendship that I...
by Micke Brown, BSN, RN | May 5, 2015 | Communication, Community, Relationships, Support Groups |
I just have to say for the record that I confess. I never realized how much fun, how much camaraderie and how much support a chat room can be. You see in the past, I was familiar with online chats as an invited expert guest to the then existing PainAid. Those few...
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...
