110. Living with Chronic Pain as a Mother with Lauren Rose

Lauren Rose reveals her story of chronic pain, which was caused by a combination of emotional and physical trauma. Lauren experienced rejection, abandonment, verbal abuse, bullying, an eating disorder, and sexual abuse. She eventually escaped the abuse and is now in trauma therapy. Lauren provides practical tips and advice to help others manage their chronic pain and trauma. She also emphasize the importance of spiritual health in managing chronic pain. Lauren shares four tips for parenting with chronic pain: talking to family about it, getting help, practicing self-care, and being present. She also discusses how to manage a household, including online grocery shopping, planning ahead, having frozen dinners on hand, and using seating to do chores. Lauren discussed her experience living with chronic pain, how she manages it, and how she has learned to take care of herself. She also recommended a book called "A Day Without Pain" which talks about the physiology of pain and different treatment modalities.  You can find Lauren Rose and "It Hurts to Mom" podcast here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/it-hurts-to-mom/id1644750334 Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/08had0GX7HvdhYwvh1d3BI?si=39562ead24284393 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ithurtstomom/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ithurtstomom Shownotes HERE