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Blog Articles
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...
25 Years, Still Standing: My Story of Pain and Perseverance
Living with chronic pain is a journey I never expected to take, and certainly not one that would span more than two...
Unmasking Pain in California: Why We Must See the Invisible
I was stunned, though not entirely surprised, when the bus driver demanded, “You don’t look disabled. What is your...
Lying Down on the Job and the Importance of Storytelling
With every chronic pain diagnosis comes a story. For some, it reads like a mystery novel—the patient races against...
Rate It to Regain It: A Naming Trick for Navigating Chronic Pain and Emotions
When you live with chronic pain or illness, coping isn’t just a strategy—it’s a survival skill. Whether you’re flaring...
Rising Above Setbacks: Living with Chronic Pain
Living with chronic pain involves moments that can suddenly throw you backward. I don’t know about you, but the...
Live for Today, Despite Your Chronic Pain
Life knows how to jolt you, especially when you have chronic pain. One moment can change your day, possibly weeks, or...
Living with Chronic Pain: The Truth Behind The Smile
Despite the daily challenges of living with chronic pain, many of us choose to keep a smile on our face. To those we...
Treading Water with Chronic Pain in a Sea of Uncertainty
Living life with chronic pain is a constant challenge. I am sure I am not alone in experiencing many moments of...
Aging With Pain Brings New Vulnerabilities
Many of us try not to imagine ourselves hitting the later years of life. Whether we dream and plan for a life far down...