My father-in-law moved in with us after his back surgery and he's in constant pain, angry all the time, and taking it out on everyone — my kids are afraid of him, my spouse feels guilty setting boundaries, and I'm the one dealing with his outbursts daily while trying to hold our family together.
More people experience this than they realize.
Pain can become a weapon when someone doesn't know how to ask for help without hurting others.
“Where Are You with Pain — acute and chronic management?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.