Who in your life goes
above the call of duty and how?
It doesn’t take much to make me feel special and loved when
helping me through pain, but there are a few people in my life who stick out to
me when it comes to going above and beyond:
My Parents
My parents have always been there for me, especially when I
was a teenager and migraine pain was new to me. My folks were incredibly
understanding, no matter how often I came home from school early due to pain;
were willing to take me to the doctor as often as needed until something was resolved;
and understood that I just needed a little quiet time alone to begin to heal.
My Boyfriend
My beau certainly hasn’t had to experience as many of my
severe headaches as my parents did, but he’s been the best motivator a person
could ask for. When I’m feeling down because of pain or the side effects of a
medication, he’s always there to remind me that I’ll make it through and to
keep a positive attitude. The frequency and severity of my headaches has
actually dramatically decreased since we started dating, and I think he
deserves a little thanks for helping make my life less stressful.
My Pets
I think all animals have the power to heal, in a sense. They
seem to sense when things aren’t quite right, and can be by their owner’s side
through thick and thin. Our cats don’t have to do anything to go above and
beyond; their existence alone is a great distraction from the pain.
I couldn’t have asked for anything better when it comes to
my parents, boyfriend, and pets, and I hope they know that this battle would be
much worse without them.
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June, Migraine and Headache Awareness Month, is dedicated to Unmasking the Mystery of Chronic Headache Disorders. The Migraine and Headache Awareness Month Blog Challenge is issued by FightingHeadacheDisorders.com.
