by Susan Landon
Wasn’t it those long, long nights
of searing pain that taught
me what I know of gentleness?
Didn’t the sheer magnitude of pain
help me understand kindness
was a real and present aid -
even when shown only to the self?
I would never invite such a visitor
as pain gladly to my door.
And yet - I wonder if my life
would have [...]

The holiday season can be so romantic. However, those with pain find it difficult to feel sensual and romantic no matter what time of year it is. For those couples who are looking to rekindle the fire, now is a great time to start a dialogue about sex. Partnerships cannot work without good communication and [...]