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Who by? Carol Sveilich, MA, author of the book "JUST FINE: Unmasking Concealed Chronic Illness and Pain"

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The article talks about all manner of relationships, from trying to date with chronic pain, to acquaintances in the workplace, to finding support on forums such as these.

Excerpt: "Revealing an illness to someone may change or strain that relationship. You may risk feeling less in their eyes, or worse, you may be doubted and scrutinized. When you live with concealed chronic illness or pain, "How are you?" becomes one of the most complicated questions you can be asked."



(I definitely want to read her book, which has a positive review by the American Pain Foundation. Book website: http://www.writefaceforward.com/ )
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Reply #1 - 01/17/08  7:15pm
" I am ordering it on Amazon. I read the little bit on here about it.I found it very interesting.
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Reply #2 - 01/18/08  12:25am
" for some reason, I can't pull this article up, and I really want to read it. Can someone pm me a copy of it. "
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" all done,I sent you the link in a PM, "
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