I broke my damn hand...

Gathering lived experiences like it's my job - ha!

Nov 14 • Joletta Belton

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September 2025

Islands of Coherence

Hey folks, how you doing in these angsty times? I'm trying to put my head down and just do the things in front of me. I share some of those things in…

Sep 23 • Joletta Belton

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July 2025

Propofol dreams and paper drape indignities

Some reflections on when healthcare goes right, and when it goes wrong...

Jul 10 • Joletta Belton

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June 2025

Life keeps on lifing

Coco crossed over the rainbow bridge and it hurts so much, a couple new biopsies, battling health insurance denials and fascism, pessimism for the win…

Jun 17 • Joletta Belton

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March 2025

Whew, this pain advocacy stuff ain't gettin' any easier

Some thoughts, and checking in with you all, it's been a ride so far this year

Mar 31 • Joletta Belton

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January 2025

Why does pain become chronic?

Out of many pains, and many surgeries, only one of my pains didn't go away

Jan 21 • Joletta Belton

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December 2024

Some thoughts about breast cancer treatment and a few publications and projects from this year

It's been another doozy of a year. A big thanks to you all for your endless support, kindness, and encouragement.

Dec 31, 2024 • Joletta Belton

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November 2024

Vigilance, trauma, and pain

Some musings on some things

Nov 12, 2024 • Joletta Belton

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October 2024

Curveballs

An unexpected diagnosis and not writing for a while...

Oct 21, 2024 • Joletta Belton

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August 2024

The momentum is growing...

From integrating lived experiences of pain to lived experience leadership

Aug 1, 2024 • Joletta Belton

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July 2024

What I learned from my dog about running

Before chronic pain, running was my happy place. I didn't run for years. Getting back to it was frustrating and inconsistent. My dog Coco helped me get…

Jul 1, 2024 • Joletta Belton

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May 2024

Let's get uncomfortable!

Change is hard, and it never happens from a place of silence or comfort

May 30, 2024 • Joletta Belton

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