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You Are Not Just Your Body — Part 1

Posted on April 17, 2019 by David Heflin

And when you have fallen into the trap as viewing yourself as only a body gone wrong, then that is going to damage your self-perception. Continue reading →

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Chronic Pain Hot Links — 3/8/19

Posted on March 8, 2019 by David Heflin

I haven’t done a hot links post in a while. So some of these links might not be so hot anymore! Hot links gives the impression that you are clicking on something timely. “Get ’em while they’re hot!” Maybe I … Continue reading →

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Loving Those in Chronic Pain

Posted on January 30, 2019 by David Heflin

We don’t need to be fixed, but we do need your love and support. We need you to believe us and listen to us. Continue reading →

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Chronic Pain Hot-Links 11/7

Posted on November 7, 2018 by David Heflin

For this week’s hot-links, I wanted to share a blog that is specifically for those who are loving/supporting someone with chronic illness.  Let’s look a great blog with many compassionate and helpful posts.  https://calledtowatch.com/. This next one is a typical list … Continue reading →

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Finding the Time For Rest When You Hurt

Posted on November 2, 2018 by David Heflin

You have probably noticed that just because you struggle with chronic pain, doesn’t mean the world is going to stop for you.  Your parental responsibilities did not stop.  You probably still have a job.  Not only did the bills not … Continue reading →

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Hot Links — 10/24

Posted on October 24, 2018 by David Heflin

I’m trying to keep up by reading what I can on chronic pain and faith each week.  I was out of town last weekend, so these are a little late in coming out, but here a few good links to … Continue reading →

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Chronic Pain “Hot Links” 10.13.18

Posted on October 13, 2018 by David Heflin

I’m going to be writing one regular blog post a week (though I missed this week) and trying to put together “hot links” for the best articles/posts I read on chronic pain each week.  Normally, I may shoot for five … Continue reading →

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Finding Your Support

Posted on October 3, 2018 by David Heflin

Last night (October 2nd), we had our first ever “Broken and Mended” support group meeting.  Nine people attended the meeting in person and one joined through Zoom. It was a great first meeting.  Someone may not be immediately impressed with … Continue reading →

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Should Men Talk About Their Pain?

Posted on September 26, 2018 by David Heflin

I had a couple of interesting conversations this past week regarding men’s reluctance to open about pain.  One of those conversations was with my brother, who is very understanding and supportive of what I am trying to do with the … Continue reading →

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Chronic Pain, Suicide, and Opioids

Posted on September 18, 2018 by David Heflin

A came across a study today that linked chronic pain and suicide in a significant way.  About one in ten suicides are linked to people with chronic pain.  In all likelihood, according to this report, those numbers are underreported.  More … Continue reading →

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