I know this to be true as well. I am four years into my rehabilitation after a spinal cord injury and two surgeries. After having 2 children, migraines, injuries, etc., I thought I knew pain and I thought I knew me. Boy, was I wrong. Now, I have grown and learned so much that I am grateful for my SCI and for the limitations that remain for it has been the catalyst for the most wonderful changes in my life, but not without a great deal of effort on my part. Struggle and suffering are two of our wisest teachers if we are willing to truly listen.