I am the Smile Locator

My journey with Chronic Pain began 17 years ago at the age of 37. I can remember the exact day that changed my life forever. I was headed out for my daily run along the beautiful Pacific Coast in Long Beach California, when I felt a shooting pain rip through my body. Running was something that brought me such peace and comfort and the sense of lose was so overwhelming. That was the day I lost my smile.

Chronic pain is not just pain. It's a complete physical, mental and emotional assault on your body. I just wanted to feel better and be able to return to my active lifestyle. As time passed by and I realized that my daily quality of life was not returning, depression and anxiety set in about what my life would look like in 10-20 years or more. I began to find it difficult to answer the question, "how do you feel," because I couldn't remember exactly what "normal" felt like. Living with chronic pain is hard. No one truly understands. There is no lonelier feeling than being sick daily and feeling like a burden on those you love and care about.

Over the years, I tried many different medications, treatments and therapies without much relief. Every single day I would wake up not knowing how I was going to feel. I remember asking my husband for a Lazy Boy Recliner for my 50th Birthday. I was excited because it was something new and did make me more comfortable. As time passed, I became depressed because I pretty much spent my days in my recliner, watching television, drinking Diet Coke and knitting for friends and family. I even had to purchase a cane to help me get around when I left my home. I was afraid of what the next 20-30 years of my life would look like as my chronic pain issues progressed.

Through everything I always had Faith that God would not give me more than I could handle. In June of 2016 He answered my prayers! I was introduced to a USDA certified organic supplement that has changed my life over the past 3.5 years. My daily life looks completely different now. I still have chronic pain, BUT I no longer need my medication, I have given my cane away to a family friend who needs it and I am able to exercise again!!! I have completed more 5K's than I can count and I will be participating in a 10K next month in Palm Beach, Florida!

I wake up every single day excited to help others!! My passion and purpose is to share what has changed my life with as many people as possible!! I have found my smile!!!

I am the Smile Locator!!!