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Focusing on the innocent

I have Fibromyalgia. Since the onset of serious pain, I learned that the focusing on other things helps. In particular Children and Animals are near and dear to my heart. So, I have donated to 5 major Animal Rescue fund raising events across the country. To each I have submitted at least one Gift Certificate for a Commission Portrait of their... Read more Chevron

posted 10/10/2007, comments (0)|

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Divine Intervention

My name is Bonnie Campbell and I live in North Carolina. I have been given the gift of art since I was a very small child. Art has followed me throughout my life and has given me comfort in times of trouble. I have had bouts with Fibromyalgia and Lower Back pain during the last 10 years. There were times when... Read more Chevron

posted 10/07/2007, comments (2)|

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Woodworking brings me Serenity

My name if Vicki Gordon and I live in Holland, Michigan. I have lived with extreme pain in my lower back, left leg and my neck for the past 13 years. I have severe nerve damage in my left leg and there is no longer anything they can do except treat my pain. I have an implanted Dorsal Column Stimulator and an implanted Morphine... Read more Chevron

posted 09/25/2007, comments (6)|

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The Committee in my Head

I am a recovering alcoholic and a person with chronic depression. The Committee in my Head is always with me and the pain it causes is emotional and exhausting. I have found help in a 12 step program and with medication for depression and am happy today to be able to say shut up to all my pieces.

posted 09/20/2007, comment (1)|

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Pacing the floor

Pacing the floor as I stare at the door for the pain is more than I can endure .The door to freedom from this pain I wonder and want to explore .How can it be when it remains shut and locked to the world beyond I implore .My minds returns to this unrelenting pain wondering if the answer lies beyond that door or with in this floor .For once I... Read more Chevron

posted 09/20/2007, comments (2)|

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