Thank you for saying this. I've experienced the same thing. Like you, I seldom mention my chronic pain as a result. You're right, it's exhausting. I try to rem

Thank you for saying this. I've experienced the same thing. Like you, I seldom mention my chronic pain as a result. You're right, it's exhausting. I try to remind myself that it's more about the other person's insecurities than my own pain, and I try to be gracious. Sometimes I still snap at people who don't take the hint.