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We all have these times in our lives. Many are no doubt in this same place right now too.

I was there for almost 2 decades. Not including the 13 years I suffered in pain, alone before. I found peace in my religion as I purposely put one foot in front of the other, often not literally as my body quit on me in ways no doctor understood.

Finally a two months ago I got a rheumatologist who understood and was intelligent and not just guessing. And he wasn't going to give up like the rest of them. And then I finally got a pain doctor who wasn't terrified of medicine and at long last I got the REAL dose I needed. It has been such a long time coming!

So trust that life has things in store that others say will never happen. Trust! Have faith! Dare to dream and hope!
Become the exception, someone who doesn't settle and fight on for that happiness!

When I first found this forum I posted about how I was in so much pain I wanted to die. And in a response from a friend, one who I looked up to and still do, he said: what if tomorrow they come up with a treatment or cure for your condition?? Wouldn't you wish you held on until then?

Life is better when we hope. We live better when we hope!
Don't settle dear Mighty friends. Things will improve, you just have to give time, time.

In the scriptures there is a story of a man who suffers unable to walk for 38years. And then Christ heals him.
I can't help but think how very hard it would be so long ago to exist like that. Nowadays we have running water, toilets, walk-in showers and baths with hot water. We have refrigerators and food that we can buy pre-sliced. We have cars and various Taxi options. We have online shopping and dollar stores! And snack foods that stay good for a long while.

Even in bad health and struggles, we are very blessed. Think of your ancestors who no doubt had problems that you have but no name to put to it, perhaps like yourself. The world is more understanding even if they don't truly understand it all.

You, dear Mighty friend, have good things that pass your way. Open your eyes to them! Allow them to carry you on your way as time passes and even better things at last find you as you so very much deserve ✨️
Hold on! ❤️ each day brings you ever closer ❤️

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When I had to face going through constant excruciating pain, I was only 13, and then 15 when I had to go through waist-down reconstruction surgery.

Obviously it dramatically affected everything. And a year after I began experiencing early arthritis among a few other things. EDS I have always had and I faced horrible pain all the time though I thought it was normal. I always got compliments and awe for my strength though I didn't know any other way to be.

I came across this quote and it gave me new strength to pull from. While going through almost two years in a wheelchair I had lots of panic attacks with a terrible fear that I would never walk again.

No one knew how to help me. All the adults around had never faced anything slightly like my surgery or pain of trouble walking or even physical therapy after school.

I was the one that brought that singular understanding. And as the years followed I am the one people talk to when a decade or so later those adults or kids I knew and know now start to face challenges that involve health.

I have also been able to bring a strong understanding to kids who went on to become doctors who actually care!

And all this because I recognized that life brings unexpected challenges, but that doesn't mean we have to be hunched over struggling to handle it. We can stand up and choose to choose these challenges because we understand them and get help in handling these burdens bad health brings.
We don't have to fight alone.

Raise your voice! Fight for that better life and proper help and care!

Fight to better yourself as you bide your time, being ready for when good things come your way.

Have the Audacity to Hope!

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Loony Tunes of Suffering by Melanie R.

Loony Tunes of Suffering

Warner Bros. created years of laughter through their characters on a seemingly unattainable chase. I just never would’ve expected these childhood cartoons would’ve given a foreboding, and biblical representation on what was to come later in life; as chronic pain/rare chronic illness, and my spiritual growth were broadcasted on the television of my adult life.

As children, as soon as we heard the symphonic xylophone intro of Merrie Melodies, our heads bobbed along, and we stared wide eyed at the zoomed in faces featuring Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Yosemite Sam.

The music was our cue to gather round on the living room floor, and get ready to watch the show! Thinking back, more than just running in circles, maybe these characters had a story to tell other than their famous taglines.
Were they all actually trying to tell a vision?

Eh- what’s up doc?

Like Bugs Bunny, inquisitively I have asked this question to the many physicians I have seen over the years after my full immersion into this Technicolor world of chronic illness and invisible disability. Like me, I am not sure if Bugs received a satisfying answer to that question either.

“Suffering succotash!” Mel Blanc served up suffering succotash to Sylvester‘s famous catchphrase to Tweety Bird.
Although Sylvester never actually caught Tweety, he never gave up on his pursuit.
An example to continue on in advocating and persevering all these years later through the lunacy of medical complexities.
I was certain Sylvester was attempting to free Tweety from his cage so that they could play together.
Suffering succotash has numerous dictionary translations, and surprisingly, one meaning suffering savior. This bringing to mind how I would humbly and diligently call upon the Savior Jesus to free me from the cage of suffering.
Daffy duck was also known to call out for suffering succotash when he was perplexed with life.
Arriba translated as encouragement.
While running from his adversary, Speedy Gonzales called out, “Arriba Arriba. Andale, andale!”, as a cloud of dust covered ensnarements.
It was another telling sign to be quick to call for encouragement!

One of the most memorable characters was the red bearded, gunslinger Yosemite Sam, and how he loved to harass Bugs Bunny. What was Bugs’ his reaction to Yosemite Sam’s temper tantrums?
He had no fear, and he stood tall while continue to munch on his carrot!
Yosemite Sam could have had a unwritten Christian background, because he told Bugs Bunny to say his prayers!
So many prayers are needed to endure long-suffering, and Yosemite Sam had sound advice.
Rare chronic illness/chronic pain can feel as heavy as the grand piano falling from the sky out of nowhere every day. Sometimes in suffering, it seems the only downy soft commercial break is the time spent in connection to God.
As we spend our time in prayer, the word of God comforts us just like the fluffy towels the downy bear bounced on.
Back then I didn’t know the role these catchphrase subliminal messages would have had on my adult life and suffering, but looking back, they were in some ways pixelating God’s love on a Saturday morning rerun of Looney Tunes.

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Reward yourself for making it through tough times because you are worth it and life is not easy. ❤️

I understand 💕

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