I don’t have chronic pain but this artwork is so nice to look at *^*

Just because we’re not writhing on the floor doesn’t mean we’re not hurting. We’ve just gotten really good at hiding it and functioning with it, otherwise we’d literally starve in our beds.

This also works pretty well for numerous mental disabilities, or just generally for any “invisible” disabilities.

this is the most difficult thing to explain when it comes to depression and anxiety

My best friend has Lupus and RA and I am constantly in awe of her strength and amazing ability to go and “do all the things–TWICE!!” (As she likes to say) despite being in constant pain. She’s amazing and such a wonderful example of resilience. I love her so much.