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When Acceptance Isn’t Giving Up

After years of searching for a cure, one mother discovers that acceptance doesn’t mean surrender—it means choosing to live fully despite chronic pain.

Storms Bring a Painful Reminder of Our Disability

When storms roll in, many people with chronic pain feel the effects long before the first raindrop falls. One advocate reflects on weather-related pain flares and the challenges of living with a disability.

Growing Beyond the Lines I Thought Pain Drew: What Leading a Daily Support Group Has Taught Me

What happens when we step beyond the boundaries chronic pain seems to create? Michele Rice shares how community, purpose, and peer support changed her perspective.

It’s Only One Mile: What I’ve Learned About Pacing

What does “pace yourself” really mean when you live with chronic pain? A heartfelt reflection about limits, recovery, and self-awareness.

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Pain Warrior of the Month: Jenn Heater

Pain Warrior of the Month: Jenn Heater

City & state: Fremont, California Age: 41 Pain warrior role: U.S. Pain advocate since 2018 What type of health conditions you live with: Chronic migraine disease, adrenal insufficiency, hypothyroidism, growth hormone deficiency (caused...

Encourage CMS to cover acupuncture

Encourage CMS to cover acupuncture

Right now, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is soliciting public comment as to whether or not acupuncture for chronic low back pain should be covered by Medicare. You only have until August 14 to provide CMS with your position on...

Don’t be silent: Speak up about pain this September

Don’t be silent: Speak up about pain this September

Too often, due to broad misconceptions and a lack of understanding about pain, pain warriors are afraid or ashamed to speak up about their stories. But the only way we can create change is if we start talking--to loved ones, coworkers, neighbors,...

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