What has crocheting or knitting done for you?

I have often wondered what I would be doing today if I didn't crochet. I learn how to crochet 33 years ago from my step mom. Even though I was still struggling to learn the stitches. I finally did catch on from assistance from my own mother. Who bought me the book a Beginers Guide to Crocheting. Since then my crocheting took off. I went from making dollies, pillows and afghans. To creating face clothes, boots cuffs and so much more. 

As I got older in life I started having issues with my hands. I was diagnosis with osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia 12 years ago. Which change the way I did things in my life. Even though it was a struggle I managed to cope with my pain. After all I was caring for children and for my husband who is my biggest baby. Living with chronic pain and stiffness has it challenges. Instead of me sitting there in pain I turn to crochet again.

 It has brought me pain relief and stiffness is almost gone. To me crochet has given me my life back. I turned my hobby it to a business and love what I do. I crochet every day, crocheting has many rewards. For me it has been forget about the pain as well it has me make an income to support my family. So tell me what has crocheting or knitting done for you? Tell me about it and your story may get posted here on my blog. Send your stories to thechunkyknot