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How Comparing Pain Multiplies Suffering
She wanted to talk to me about cancer, but she hesitated. She was worried because she thought her cancer wasn’t as bad as mine. When I finally realized the reason for the hesitation, for the trepidation in her voice, my heart dropped. She had just apologized because she thought her cancer wasn’t bad enough. No […]
Maybe it’s just the oxycodone talking
I hurt today. It’s frustrating to be back on the pain meds after doing so well for so long. This is part of the battle, part of the getting up every day and getting on with life despite the stumbling blocks you find on your way. These are the little things to which I cling: […]