My best friend got into a bad accident six months ago and still has severe nerve pain, and I want to be there for her but I don't know what helps anymore — she says I treat her differently now and she's right, but I'm scared of saying the wrong thing or pushing too hard when she's hurting.
More people experience this than they realize.
The fear of causing more pain can create a distance that hurts more than the original injury.
“Where Are You with Pain — acute and chronic management?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.