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The Pain Chronicles

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Mary Jacobson Smith

I hate New Year’s resolutions.  I actively resist making them because I make grand plans for myself that never work out.  Do I actually think that I am going to start cleaning my kitchen grout on a regular basis?  Uh, … Continue reading →

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Chronic Pain: One Day At a Time

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Mary Jacobson Smith

Over the years of pain, surgeries, bandits, house burning down, and other life-exploding things, I have lost count of how many times I’ve been told, “Oh, honey, you just need to take it one day at a time.”  To which … Continue reading →

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Chronic Pain: A Spiral Broken

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Mary Jacobson Smith

As I sat down to begin my new blog series on chronic pain, I had to take so many deep breaths, I just about hyperventilated and fell over.  It’s not something I’ve talked about very much.  You may not even … Continue reading →

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