My advice is to confide in a therapist. I’ve found that nobody will understand chronic pain that hasn’t experienced it themselves. So I don’t bother.

I’m the same way. I usually am more honest and open with my therapist and partner. They take the time to listen and understand. Most likely, you don’t want to go into detail about it because you’re afraid you’ll be bothering or they won’t care. Therapists are there to not only listen, but help you as well.

Living transparently and authentically with those close to you will be freeing for you and open space for them to share their own struggles. Just because they don't understand now, doesn't mean that they won't. Embrace the awkwardness of that initial conversation and enjoy a closer friendship. It is hard to know how often to share about it, but knowing they know what life is really like for you, will help you feel understood even when you don't know how to share. God bless