Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
8 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Anyone with a chronic illness or hidden disability knows what this is conveying. (Original Post) LuckyCharms Mar 2022 OP
🌸 Donkees Mar 2022 #1
This message was self-deleted by its author jfz9580m Mar 2022 #3
Not just those you mention. It is conveying the truth. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Mar 2022 #2
Amen to this! redstatebluegirl Mar 2022 #4
I cry when I'm alone. Not alone in that reality. Boomerproud Mar 2022 #5
so true llashram Mar 2022 #6
I have a hidden disability, and the words are certainly applicable. Akoto Mar 2022 #7
Amen, brother. nt Atticus Mar 2022 #8

Response to Donkees (Reply #1)

Akoto

(4,266 posts)
7. I have a hidden disability, and the words are certainly applicable.
Tue Mar 8, 2022, 02:27 PM
Mar 2022

My pain mgmt specialist (who I think is awesome) once said I looked great and I smiled, but replied, "That's the thing. You know people get uncomfortable hearing your problems, so you learn to be a very good actor."

He, having seen countless patients in incurable pain, just kind of understandingly said, "Yeah." What else to say, eh?

Latest Discussions»The DU Lounge»Anyone with a chronic ill...