Re: New member here.

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Christi,

Your story brought tears to my eyes. You've been through so much; I feel like

I have no right to complain about pain or my 15 surgeries after reading what's

befallen you over the years.

I'm glad that you were able to get some money from the surgeon who messed up

your back, even if it wasn't what you were hoping for. You're right though--no

amount of money can compensate someone for years of pain and suffering.

Just this past May, I remarried. Like you, I somehow found someone who is

willing to love me and take care of me and deal with all of my problems. I

remember joking that while most brides go to the salon to have their hair and

nails done, I went to the pain doc for cortisone shots in both feet! (Two

neuromas in each foot <sigh> but I was determined to wear real shoes for the

ceremony!) It sure helps to have someone by your side. My ex was far from

understanding or sympathetic; I have tons of horror stories from the years that

I was married to him. But my new husband knew what he was getting into, and he

married me anyway. I'm happy for you that you have someone who loves you enough

to hang in there with you through your long ordeal.

I'm a newbie here myself, having joined two or three weeks ago. It's been

helpful for me to " talk " to others who really *get it* when I talk about chronic

pain. I hope that you find the same support here.

Hugs,

a

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