When the truth hurts
Here’s something that almost never happens: You ask someone, “How are you?” And they respond with this: “I’m in so much pain I don’t know what to do.” But sometimes, that’s the unspoken answer. Those in pain don’t often say it because they know most people wouldn’t know what to do with that uncomfortable truth. So, instead, they follow the script and hit a more pleasant ball back over the conversation net. “I’m okay. How are you?” But they’re not okay, and the people who love them and witness their day-to-day pain aren’t okay either. I’ve been thinking about physical pain for months now. Not because I’m in it. Gratefully, I’m not. But I’ve seen it up close. I’ve seen […]