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@sunnyflower

Hi Guys, I would like to be in a support group but the only ones I have seen are run by a nurse.
I have a HUGE issue with people who have never experienced the unrelenting severe pain we go through giving advice.

And since we're on the subject, every time a medical provider refers to our pain as discomfort, I want to slap the..... out of them and that is a gross understatement! And I 'm not a violent person! This has happened way too many times to count over the years. There, I feel much better now. Not! Can anyone relate?

Take care guys, Sunnyflower @jesfactsmon @bustrbrwn22. @lorirenee1 @specialty555 @helennicola @artscaping @parrotqueen

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phoenix0509 | @phoenix0509 | Nov 18, 2020

@sunnyflower , I can relate and you spoke volumes for those who lost their voice but beg to be heard, and for those who somehow know your pain without ever having experienced it, I'd say you lost your way and you will need us to find it again if you so chose. David

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Chris Trout, Volunteer Mentor | @artscaping | Nov 19, 2020

Hi back at you @sunnyflower, I guess you know how to let 'em have it. Duly noted and will offer this in my defense.... re: the use of discomfort. I thought about that and reviewed some of my posts.

Discomfort for me is more descriptive of the mental anguish we experience than the physical which we refer to as pain. Discomfort is an irritation, an inconvenience, an annoyance, and a bother.

So I frequently use both descriptors together e.g. "pain and discomfort." Hope that works for you and the crew.
@jesfactsmon @bustrbrwn22. @lorirenee1 @specialty555 @helennicola @parrotqueen

May you be free of suffering and the causes of suffering.
Chris

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