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Welcome to The Pink Spoon Sanctuary

For women living with chronic pain and chronic illness — including the ones still waiting for a name.

You were made for more than surviving the hard days.

A faith-friendly sanctuary where you are truly seen, deeply valued, and never alone.

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The Appointment Prep Sheet

Three printable pages to fill in the night before, so the next fifteen minutes go the way you need them to.

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You are not alone

“Some days, just getting dressed is the win.

And that counts.”


Living with chronic pain or chronic illness means navigating a world that doesn’t always understand why you had to cancel again, why you look fine but feel anything but, or why some days the smallest tasks take everything you have.

  • Here, that truth is not tolerated — it is honored.
  • Here, faith meets real life.
  • Here, grace is the air we breathe.
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The Appointment Prep Sheet


A free, printable sheet for the appointment you have been dreading. Not a pep talk — the actual words that get a symptom taken seriously, written down, and acted on.

  • How to open, and what to lead with
  • The one sentence that gets it into your chart
  • What to say when you are being sent home
  • Room for the question you most need answered
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Her framework

The Six Pillars

Six places where life with chronic pain either gets heavier or gets lighter. Not a cure, and not a report card — a way to see what is actually shifting while you are too close to it to notice.

Questions you might be carrying

You don't have to prove anything to belong here. Here's what women most want to know first.

Do I need a specific diagnosis to join?

No. You don't need to prove your pain or provide a specific diagnosis. The community is for women whose lives have been affected by chronic pain, surgeries, illness, reduced energy, or physical limitations.

What makes this community different?

The Sanctuary is built around kindness, dignity, emotional safety, and real-life understanding. There is no pressure to pretend everything is fine, keep up with others, or participate on difficult days. Quiet participation counts, small steps matter, and members are encouraged without judgment or the need to be fixed.

What if I am having a low-energy or high-pain day?

You are welcome to participate in the way your body allows. You may read quietly, watch a replay, complete only part of a resource, or step away and return later. The Sanctuary is designed to be flexible and supportive, not another obligation to keep up with.

Do I have to share personal information?

No. You control what you share. Members are encouraged to participate only in ways that feel safe and comfortable. Listening and reading are valid forms of participation.

Is this a medical program?

No. The Pink Spoon Sanctuary provides education, reflection, encouragement, community support, and self-management tools. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, therapy, treatment, or emergency services. Members should consult qualified healthcare professionals for medical decisions or for symptoms of concern.

You are seen. You are believed. You are welcome here.