I'm sorry you've been in so much pain. It is a frustratingly lonely place to be in when others can't or refuse to acknowledge it because you don't currently have a large axe covered in lemon juice embedded in your forehead, There is a prejudice about chronic conditions in our culture that I have found to be incredibly toxic.

When it gets bad, know that you can reach out. We'll be here.

By the way, you look beautiful, pain not withstanding.