It's been 11 years since Monique Lussier's car accident. Her life has changed but her spirit has not. She pulled herself out of a deep depression to right her ship, which she firmly asserts is not sinking. Life is not always smooth sailing as Monique struggles with chronic peripheral neuropathy. And, as anyone with a chronic condition knows, that constant pain can wreak havoc on relationships. But she is an accomplished woman and athlete who doesn't take no for an answer, so she continues to look for treatments that might help her pain. As she searches, she finds unique ways to help herself and others cope with chronic illness; through dance or just at the grocery store. Monique is always looking to help others and offers to let them reach out to her for help 24/7. Unique Monique shares her story with raw emotion, bravery and a little music.Stay tuned at the end where Monique walks me through a visualization to try to alleviate some of my pain.A Note On The Life Over Pain Theme Music:Emily Bielagus graciously and generously composed the lovely theme music for the Life Over Pain podcast. Find her music at Spotify, wildyawp.com, and reach her at wildyawpband@gmail.com.And a big thanks to Paul Kondo who has helped me learn what podcasting is about and edited this story.