I’m bargaining with my chronic pain.

How many years of my life would I

be willing to give up

if it meant the rest of them

would be headache-free?

 

Am I willing to become

who I might have to be

without my pain?

Someone who is more productive.

Someone with less excuses.

Someone who doesn’t nap.

Someone who isn’t held back anymore.

Someone who does uncomfortable things.

Someone who says no and sets boundaries.

 

Am I willing to give up

the familiar pain

for a different kind?