**Trigger Warning** http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/the-whitecoats-dont-care-one-mans-desperation-and-death-when-pain-clinics-close/ Deaths of this nature will, almost certainly, continue to be reported as the DEA attacks our freedom to be patients, but provides drug addicts with whatever they need, for as long as they need it, so long as they are in a treatment facility. Doctors really need to band together, knock off … Continue reading Desperation and death after Seattle Pain Centers close: ‘The whitecoats don’t care’
Pain
Your Pain Is Challenging You
"Your pain is challenging you. Rise up from your sadness, frustration, and low spirits, and allow the privilege of life's challenges to be your guiding companion. We are all just humble students of the world. What lesson does this painful majesty of life have for you today? The teacher can only provide the lessons, but … Continue reading Your Pain Is Challenging You
Life’s Battles & Celebrations
Last year, the day after my birthday, my brother was diagnosed with congestive heart failure that required a quadruple bypass. It was an extremely scary time in which I functioned on G-d only knows what, and forced myself to remain strong through prayer and talking to people who did their best to emotionally support me … Continue reading Life’s Battles & Celebrations
People Assume…
"People assume you aren’t sick unless they see the sickness on your skin, like scars forming a map of all the ways you’re hurting. My heart is a prison of 'Have you tried's? Have you tried exercising? Have you tried eating better? Have you tried not being sad, not being sick? Have you tried being … Continue reading People Assume…
The Problem With Being Called ‘Strong’ For Not Expressing Your Pain
https://themighty.com/2016/09/why-its-ok-to-talk-about-your-pain-and-sadness/ Memo From Lisa: This is for every stupid, ignorant person who looks at me and thinks I am perfectly healthy and can do the things they want me to do with ease. It angers the hell out of me that you cannot see what I contain on the inside; that you don't even bother … Continue reading The Problem With Being Called ‘Strong’ For Not Expressing Your Pain
Rally Against Pain
https://rallyagainstpain.com/2016/09/15/rally-against-pain-announcing-guest-speakers-order-t-shirts/ This was sent to me this morning, so I am sharing it with my readers. You can check out Lana's page for more info and tell her I sent you. 🙂
DEA Argues That Public Comment Is Unnecessary Before Kratom Ban
http://www.forbes.com/sites/davidkroll/2016/08/31/dea-argues-that-public-comment-is-unnecessary-before-kratom-ban/ Kratom shouldn't be banned. It's not addictive. People with pain matter, and their quality of life is important.
Written by LISA MARINO-Molchanova 