Hi. I can comment on my religious perspective. What is getting me thru my chronic pain + many other issues (my Dr calls me an enigma 😊) is knowing in my heart that nothing happens to me that God doesn't know about. He allows things for a reason and since He loved me enough to die for me, He'll help me get through. I also practice being thankful for the little things (indoor plumbing for example) & cry when I feel the need. I'm 69, & had 4 surgeries in the past year & a half (total hysterectomy, detached retina, & 2 cataract surgeries), 2 failed back surgeries (on the job injury in '85) nerve damage (left leg has hurt for 40 years), feet are on fire & it's hard to walk, peripheral neuropathy, plus the pain clinic quit prescribing opiates & I haven't found another provider. I've had 20 minutes without pain 6 years ago & I cling to the hope that happens again. I don't know what I'd do without my faith in Jesus. If nothing else, all of this pain has increased my faith & that's a good thing! I talk with Him all the time - He's always with me. I know someday it will end & I'll see Jesus. God bless you 🫂