Stories of Hope: Living in Serenity with Chronic Pain and Chronic Illness

Many areas of life are altered with the unwelcome appearance of chronic pain and chronic illness. Along with loss of health one can have financial hardship, strain on or ending of relationships, and a flood of emotional suffering. Isolation, anger, guilt, grief and depression can compound the already difficult challenges of a life turned upside down by the physical changes of disease. Although there are support groups for many illnesses, the Chronic Pain Anonymous program of Twelve Step recovery offers a unique and empowering formula for renewing one's hope and strength in the face of devastating health challenges. Written by members of the Chronic Pain Anonymous Twelve Step fellowship, "Stories of Hope: Living in Serenity with Chronic Pain and Chronic Illness" presents the tools and principles of the Twelve Steps as catalysts for emotional, mental and spiritual transformation. Each of the courageous men and women who contributed to the collection shares their journey from despair to