The piercing, tingling sensations in my feet never give me a moment's peace.
It's as if thousands of needles are constantly pricking my soles, sending jolts of burning pain with my every step.
I wish I could explain to others how this invisible torment has robbed me of so much…
My old life of freedom and independence feels like a distant memory.
Now even a short walk to the bathroom brings excruciating pain.
Taking a stroll outside with friends, going shopping, playing with my grandkids - these simple joys have become impossible dreams taunting me with what may never be again.
The inability to sleep from the relentless agony only makes my suffering worse.
I desperately miss when my feet didn't dictate my every move.
But what hurts most is feeling I've become a burden to my loved ones…
I’ll be honest with you… Needing to rely on my family for basic tasks wounds my pride.
I've always cherished my self-sufficiency. I hate that my chronic pain has made me unable to contribute as before.
If only I could find relief, then I might find the woman who was once strong and capable.