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Debilitating pain: 3 proven methods find lasting relief

The worst pain is the one you think you can’t survive.

Is physical pain worse than emotional pain?

Pain like an exploding mine
The onset of back pain is like a mine explosion

Both are horrible, and either one can lead to depression.

But, a recent elevator ride triggered some clues for faster recovery.

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Debilitating pain: 3 proven methods find lasting relief

Divorce is not the final word on your future

What do divorce, mouth sores, and jogging have in common?  They’re all bloody horrible.

Recently, my youngest daughter, Kate, asked me a piercing question.

“Dad, what happened in the divorce?”

Divorce
Divorce is not the final word on your future/Carmen Marxuach/Unsplash
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Divorce is not the final word on your future

How to Sell Marriage to a Skeptic

Leaving the restaurant on our blind double date, Judy kicked off her high heels before sliding into the back seat of the 1986 Cadillac Sedan de Ville, looked into my eyes and said “kiss me.” Oh my!  Talk about sparks! This was fireworks John Philips Sousa style!  Our first date!  But, a sparkling marriage depends more on its base camp than its mountain top.

Marriage needs a base camp
Every marriage needs a good base camp/Mt. Everest/Triphackr
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How to Sell Marriage to a Skeptic