Betty, it's been my experience that almost nobody who has not experienced
chronic pain can appreciate it.  You would not beleive some of the crap I
hear from well-meaning family and friends.  I've been called everything from
spiritually bankrupt to a drug-addict. None of the naysayers has ever dealt
with pain lasting more than a week.  They can sometimes understand the idea
of palliative care in terminally-ill cancer patients, but that's about the
extent of their understanding. "F" 'em all!

-Kyle (who's just as tired of it as Jenn)

-----Original Message-----
From: Betty B [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2002 1:58 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: My Mom, my physiatrist in Ottawa


In a message dated 2/22/2002 11:08:24 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[log in to unmask] writes:


> ... but I was so hurt w/ my
> Mom's comments.
>
> Any comments, suggestions, etc.
> Jenn
>
Kyle had some thoughtful and considered comments to make. Did you check out
the website he suggested?  www.asappain.com?

Moms have a special way of pushing buttons.  This seems to be a universal
condition.  I'm sorry about your pain, and the fact that your Mom isn't
understanding about it.

Betty