Yeah … I know now … I used to complain about my arthritis and told people it wasn’t that bad and it didn’t stop me. I’d put up with the pain and keep working and doing stuff.

Then about two years ago, I woke up one morning and I couldn’t freakin raise my arms above my head … I thought it was the end and that this stupid disease was expediting my trip to the grave. It was absolutely miserable demoralizing and depressing.

It took about a month of gentle exercising and I finally got motion back. Ever since then, any time anyone mentions pain to me again - I’ll always sympathize with them .