Life's A Pain by Dean Charron

My life is wracked with pain, and the reason’s not plain to see; for the all too real effects of my illness, are only known to me.

I’ve become a captive of this thing that traps me inside this shell, and sometimes makes my day-to-day life a little slice of hell.

People say, “You’re making it up, there’s nothing wrong with you!” But people don’t believe what they cannot see, so what is one to do?

The fix that I take to ease the pain can itself cause one to pause, for while it’s the solution to one ill, it can for another be the cause.

At times I question why, I even bother to continue on, especially when one selfish act can make my pain be gone.

That’s when I stop and take a look into my son’s young eyes, and I realize that’s the source of my strength and where my determination to continue lies.

So I suck it up for another day and I hope for a miracle cure, but I’ve made my peace and although life’s a pain, I will continue to endure.

Author’s notes: About a year ago, I was diagnosed with Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN), which was caused by three sinus surgeries I had over the past 20 years. This affliction, which I treat with narcotic pain relievers, was the reason that my career as an air traffic controller came to an abrupt end earlier this year. While learning to cope with TN, I met others who, for various reasons, dealt with chronic pain like me—they are some amazing people! Chronic pain sufferers are grossly misunderstood and frequently labeled as “fakes” or “whiners;” I only wish it were true. I hope you enjoy this piece.

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Life's A Pain
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Life's A Pain
by Dean Charron
copyright 01-22-2003

Age Rating: 10 to 127