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 Here is the flip side of the previous article on what not to say to a person with a chronic illness. This courtesy of Toni Bernhard:

What Those with Chronic Pain or Illness DO Want to Hear You Say

I think the most difficult thing to get friends and family to understand is that even though I might appear better, I am NOT necessarily well. A smile can go a long way toward distracting someone from the dark circles under the eyes, the pale pallor and the very cautious movements. I guess my charm is partly my downfall, heh heh.