Silhouette of a person cycling across a bridge, symbolizing how boundaries create connection while living with chronic pain.

Boundaries That Saved My Relationships (and Myself) While Living With Chronic Pain and Remote Work

At 7 p.m., I’m staring at a blinking cursor, my body screaming to stop, but fear of disappointing others keeps me typing. That’s what living with chronic pain often looks like: silence, not screams. For years, I thought boundaries were walls. Saying “no” felt like pushing people away. But over time, I learned the truth:…