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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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Should Social Security Disability Insurance change how they consider pain?
Jan 31, 2019| News
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can be a lifeline for individuals who are disabled by chronic pain. If approved, it can provide monthly insurance benefits to those whose disabilities are so severe that they cannot work a substantial...
Check out new video from the pediatric Disney retreat
Jan 31, 2019| News
A new video about the Pediatric Pain Warrior retreat in Disney World is now available. Held last November, the weekend brought together 142 kids with pain and their family members from across the country. The event was the official kick-off of U.S....
Learn about school accommodations for your child
Jan 23, 2019| News
Navigating school systems on your child's behalf can be overwhelming and confusing. On Jan. 28 at 12 pm EST, the Pediatric Pain Warrior Program will host a webinar, "School accommodations: A parent's guide," to help parents and caregivers...
We’re breaking down patient advocacy. Are you in?
On Jan. 31, U.S. Pain Foundation's Advocacy Network will host a free training session for existing advocates and interested volunteers to learn what it means to be a patient advocate. Attendees will learn about issues impacting Americans with...
High schooler to build on $100,000 raised for children with pain through basketball games Jan. 24 & 29
Jan 22, 2019| News, Press release
Most 16 year olds are focused on their cellphones and televisions. But not 16-year-old Tyler Cashman, of Tewksbury, N.J. Tyler will host two “Points for Pain” fundraiser basketball games at Old Turnpike Middle School on Jan. 24 at 5 pm and at...
Webinar now available on new federal guidelines on pain, why they matter and how to weigh in
A high-ranking federal task force has released its much-anticipated draft report with recommendations for improving the management of chronic and acute pain. The public is being asked to provide feedback on the report by April 1. On Jan. 16, Cindy...
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