The challenges of living with any kind of chronic illness or pain, is not always apparent , when they first begin to realize that our body is not working as it should. As we find ourselves facing the reality of our illness that effects us every single day , we find ourselves reexamining every aspect of our lives. We examine our personal relationship with other people, our relationship with our family, our spouse, and even our relationship with the Lord. And more to the point, we begin to look closer at the way we personally react to our own illness.

If you suffer from chronic illness and pain, or know someone who does, you have no doubt seen the effect it can have on daily life. You have also seen or felt the emotional ups and downs , depression, resentment, frustration, fear and anger, that result from having to deal with a body that is seems to fail you at every turn. A body filled with so much pain that it often wakes you up in the middle of the night, thus keeping you from the vital rest that your body needs to replenish itself. Pain that is keeping you from enjoying the pleasures of life.

Most people who suffer from a chronic illness and pain, feel trapped in a world of dark despair, confusion, depressions and a sense of hopelessness. They don’t like that feeling of being ill, and being in pain all the time. They don’t like feeling helpless, or unable to do anything about their physical problems. And they surely don’t want to feel like their being a burden to anyone else, especially those they love. As a result, they often feel alone and isolated even though they are surrounded by people that love them.

But it does not have to be that way. Each and every person with in our group, knows what it is like to live with a chronic illness and pain. So you are not alone! With in our groups you will find loads of joy, compassion and understanding here, and prayer, all from people who live with Chronic illness and pain on a daily bases.

Many mornings it's hard for most of use to get out of bed... but we take one moment at a time and having friends to share it all with make it a bit easier. Each post makes this group richer in knowledge and a sense of purpose. So even if you are feeling a bit down and out, go ahead and share your thoughts, and you will find someone to encourage you and cheer you up, or they mancheer you up, you will likely validate exactly what someone else is feeling who just hasn't yet felt comfortable enough to write about it.

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