Living with persistent pain is complicated, even when one is (relatively) knowledgeable (that’s a shot at myself). We moved my parents this weekend & I knew what this would cause as far as increased pain. In fact, it was even more so. But, it was important to do all I could.../2

to help and support my parents. My family all pitched in and worked incredibly hard to get it done. I haven’t had an increase in my pain like this is a long time but have knowledge on how to help myself. But it’s tough, but being there for my parents was more important./3

Sometimes we need to make decisions knowing what the results will be. Sometimes we have to make these decisions. This too shall settle & I’ll do the things I can to help myself but it’s going to be a rough few days. Living with pain affects all aspects of people’s lives. End