By Nikhil Sadavarte I fell to the pillow. I was exhausted. It had been a long day and a long shift at work. My eyes...
US Pain Foundation Articles
Boundaries Without Guilt: Learning to Say No When You Live With Chronic Pain
By Alina Savulescu “No” is still the word I struggle with the most. Even now, after learning what ignoring my limits...
Different Diagnoses, Same Struggles: 15 Experiences People With Pain Share
By Christie Cox Chronic pain doesn't care what your diagnosis is. You might have any one of hundreds—or thousands—of...
Learning to Savor the Small Moments
By Kari McBride I remember my daughter’s first steps like they were yesterday. After 18 months of appointments,...
Aging with Dignity and Finding New Purpose While Living with Chronic Pain
At the age of 54, I began a journey in life that I never imagined would be mine to take on. After years of living with...
Moving Forward Without Going Back
By Kari McBride “So, when are you going back to work?” I have danced around this question so many times that I think...
You are Not Your Pain: A Teen’s Perspective on Living With Chronic Illness
By Nayeli R. Hevezi Chronic pain will always be frustrating and exhausting. However, the pain shouldn't make us lose...
Social Security Disability and Chronic Pain: Understanding the Claims Process
By Brian Mittman, Markhoff & Mittman, PC Chronic pain can affect every aspect of your life, especially your...
Long-Term Disability and Chronic Pain: What the Claims Process Often Misses
By Jennifer Hess and Samantha Wladich, Riemer Hess LLC Living with chronic pain usually means adapting—again and...
Traveling Through Your Eyes
As life moves forward, many of us have dreams of the places and things we would like to see and experience through...
Preparing for a New Doctor When You Live With Chronic Pain
Many of us living with pain have experienced the challenge of no longer being able to see our familiar doctors. In my...
The Weight We Carry: Pain, Resilience, and Recovery in Military Life
By Lexi Mitchell When people think about military service, they often picture discipline, strength, and resilience....