Nicole Hemmenway's Page

Thank you for accepting me to your site. Look forward to getting to know you and other members too.  Have a good evening. Take care.

I'm a little slower now and my computer skills aren't great so I hope u bear with me. I'm sooo glad it's you. Yes, you and your family, one of the greatest memories of my Walk. Much to tell since july 2006 when it ended in Santa Monica. I'm still in touch with Erica and Kathy from NPF. I guess a lot's happened in the Pain community too, huh?  Unfortunately I'm very disabled now (housebound) as my condition has deteriorated a lot. But I learned so much about the Pain Cycle...I'll just say, I've adapted and I'm doing great. Call me if you can at 303-862-8458 or e-mail is my best skill. i'm on facebook too. I can't say enough. To know your in the mix of healers and helpers. There is hope now for all of us. Never surrender!! my Love to you and your family.. Soon.  -d

Thank you. Its so nice to know im not alone. However it saddens me greatly that there are so many of us. I will tell my story soon. I dont think im stong enough to share fully yet, as all of this is like a spider web of pain and loss. This is my first baby step towards mind body heath...... love to all  having to live this way!!!!! I wish I could give all of you a great big  hug and just cry with you.

It has taken some time to respond to you die to several uncomfortable days but I do want to express my appreciation for this site.  Right now, I am taking my time exploring but will participate more later.  I am so glad to have found you and your site.

Thank you,

Gwen

sinton!  no way!  now i KNOW this is a small world.  i'm from falfurrias and now live in the rio grande valley.  i'm so thrilled i found you.  where are u now?  i used to live in the dallas area with my hubby, but we moved down here about 8 years ago for a job transfer and to be closer to my folks.  (which has been such a blessing!)  my mom really helps out with my 6 yr old blondie.  :)  ps. i'm lovin' your book.  i really need some inspiration on those really bad days.  lately, i've felt like a hamster on a wheel...trying all kinds of stuff, rolling in circles, only to end up in the same place.  i actually haven't even gotten a true diagnosis, fun times.  so do u have any recommendations for docs down here?  i'm scheduled to fly back up to dfw early next month to see a pain specialist.  hey, happy friday! :)  enough of my rambling...how r u today?  

hi nicole!  i found this website today while researching health care providers.  i live in south texas where there is a mega shortage of pain specialists.  (especially ones that are not shady)  i just dowloaded your book and look forward to reading about your journey to healing.  i'm a survivor still living in pain.  it's been 11 years of ups and downs, med trials, injections, alternative treatments...you know the drill!  i'm so looking forward to connecting with people on this site.  thanks for your inspiring words!  -christine

Actually, I JUST found out about USPF a few days ago! It has been exactly what I've been wishing for! I found it only by accident when I dropped off a friend at her pain management appt and saw a brochure, there really is no advertising, and I told my therapist (who didn't know and was thrilled) and none of my doctors seem to be aware of it either (or at least aren't tellling me) So believe me, I'm already spreading the word around here in my limited pain community that there is help and support. I knew it wasn't possible for us to be all alone. I'm far too angry about having my pain invalidated to sit back and do nothing anymore. I have a two year old girl to raise, that spends every day asking me if mamas okay today, and bringing me tissues when I cry..its not fair. Sorry I know this should go in the forum.