Girl in the Mirror: Reflections by Jo

Chronic pain. Life changing; faith testing; invisible producer of tears. This has been my life for almost four decades. Four decades of constant pain.

Tears flow outward but grow inside. They are a grower of compassion and empathy. They have a way of shining the light on those other than yourself. They teach you. They help you see the world around you.

The words on these pages of poetry reflect the struggle, the growth, and the hope that can still be found.May these words seep into your s...