I DO think this Forum gives us an outlet to talk about our troubles
and I think it DOES spare our
loved ones slightly, but voicing our concerns here, rather than bringing them up every moment we breathe, with them. I know that my better half MUST get tired of hearing how much pain I am in everyday. He must...but thankfully he always listens.
Of course, none of our families can understand what it is really like, unless they are experiencing the same thing in their bodies.