Fiona I have just read your letter on your blog and what an eyeopener that is to anyone who DOESNT understand what we have to put up with day in day out.!

Amazing how we all hear the same things.........eg...just get on with it, try harder, you look well etc etc etc and what is amazing is that in the letter there are things in there that I probably wouldnt dream of saying to someone face to face, but wouldnt actually mind handing them this letter and say that this is similiar if not the same as to how I feel.

It definitely hits the nail on the head so to speak. Im sure a 'lay' person (someone NOT suffering from Chronic Pain) would understand us so much better if they took the time to read this fantastic letter. I urge anyone who might be in a position that they are now frustrated trying to cope with family and friends who just DONT UNDERSTAND their pain to hand them a copy and then see what their reaction will be to you in the future.....

Certainly worth a shot..Well done Fiona and thank you

Jackie