I only have one message to share this Friday because this Friday is special. Since October 15th I have been in absolute hell. I live with a chronic pain disorder called interstitial cystitis. When in remission, that doesn’t mean it’s gone, it just means it hurts a bit less. When it’s bad, it takes away my will to live. The pain is worse than childbirth, worse than appendicitis, worse than anything I’ve ever endured yet it’s something I’m just supposed to carry on with for weeks (and at one time, years). I look fine so most people expect me to be fine. This photo was taken on the first day since coming out of remission that I felt free from the hellacious pain. During this flare I have missed out on jobs, had to cancel my commitment to the marathon I was working my ass off to run, spent THOUSANDS of dollars and time on appointments and medications and put my boyfriend through countless tearful nights. I almost cancelled our trip to Switzerland but I diligently went to appointments wh...