Happiness is such a joy and medicine to the soul as I navigate life with chronic pain. For me, it can range from...
Blog Articles
Join Us As We Tell Congress #WhyPainCounts!
Today, July 23, we are urging policymakers to support the Advancing Research for Chronic Pain Act, S.2922/H.R.7164,...
52 families connect, explore, grow at 3rd Annual Pediatric Pain Warrior Family Summer Camp
This summer, children and teens living with chronic pain reached the top of a rock wall, traversed a ropes course,...
Our Journey Through The World of Chronic Pain Seeking Relief
Almost 20 years ago, my wife Ellen was diagnosed with a rather rare medical condition called Ehlers-Danlos syndrome...
Melissa Geraghty, PsyD, Brings Lived Experience, Years of Clinical Work to U.S. Pain Team
This week, U.S. Pain Foundation welcomes Melissa Geraghty, PsyD (Dr. G), to its team as the organization's new...
You Get to Say Sorry; I Live With the Damage from Your Actions
The other day, I was in the pool kicking on my back and sculling with my hands on my side, which is all my body can...
Medically Complex? Tips to Prepare for an Emergency or Planned Hospitalization
I live with two incurable conditions that have led to many experiences in the hospital. Along the way, I have learned...
My Unexpected Solution for Peace of Mind
I love the moments in life that can be so peaceful, rewarding, interesting, and, at times, so unexpected. But, when...
Disability Pride Month: Challenging Stereotypes, Championing Inclusivity, and Changing the Conversation on Disability
Disability Pride Month, which takes place each July, challenges the stereotype of defining individuals by their...
The Importance of Pride Year-Round: LGBTQ+ Pain Patients On Forming Communities and Speaking out
Although LGBTQ+ Pride Month is usually celebrated in June, it’s important year-round to acknowledge the unique...
Turning Your Pain Into Purpose
We all face adversity at some point(s) in our lives. For many of us, the first thing we do is feel awful. That’s...
The Waiting Game: Unsettling booking delays
I am almost 73 years old and live with multiple medical complexities. When you discover measures are available to...