Raising an ambitious, precocious young pain warrior. In the beginning, Laurie and Shawn Dickens were hopeful their...
Month: November 2017 Articles
Brian Anderson
Dedicated to helping fellow warriors through Veterans Alternative Although he grew up on military bases, Brian...
Julian Phillips
Julian Phillips has battled chronic pain for over 30 years. In his early 20s, Julian was athletic and active. He...
Marie Marotta
Despite pain, she is living a full, joyful life. Thirty-five-year-old Marie Marotta has faced many hardships in her...
Mariah Leach
Through her blog, she helps others—and herself. Mariah Leach, who blogs at www.fromthispointforward.com,...
Leslie Rott
Finding her voice and advocating for others. Leslie Rott has lived with the symptoms of rheumatoid...
Kelly O’Neill Young
Advocating for research, greater understanding, and life-saving changes in the way we look at this disease. If you’ve...
José Velarde
Lack of access to health care made his disease worse, but his spirit is strong. José Velarde is a devoted father of...
Anthony Ameen
He doesn’t let pain stop him from fighting for his fellow veterans. The Purple Heart is just one of the medals Anthony...
Heriberto Vidro
Through sports and courage, he perseveres Heriberto Vidro is a father, friend, and United States hero. Enlisting in...
Director of NIH speaks at top pain policy meeting
The Interagency Pain Research Coordinating Committee (IPRCC), the nation’s highest pain policy advisory committee,...