I'm an artist. My main subjects are children and animals. This pic here- literally made my mouth drop open with an audible 'Awwwwww'. Thanks for posting- I sincerely needed that smile :)

I don't get the 'enjoyment' part either. I've taken nearly every pain med under the sun and HATE the way they make my mind feel. I take just enough to dull the pain to a bearable degree in order to function each day. Also a senekot or correctol, very simple fix for that problem. Nothing is worse than hurting so badly…

You shouldn't have to suffer that way. I hate that for you, but I understand. My hope for you is that you can find a decent pain management (they're so very rare!) that sees your problem for what it is and you get the appropriate treatment. It's crazy that the meds are available, but because of those that abuse it…

This right here. I've been on pain management since 2000 (my body was crushed in an accident) and while originally told I'd be on oxycontin "for the rest of my life" I'm now on vicodin, which I break in half just to get out of bed each day. I take far less than what's prescribed, I'm able to function, but without…