Refusing to Feel Ashamed: One Ex-Nun’s Search for Answers, Relief, and Inspiration“What the hell is this now?!”...
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Kristina Bailey
A Frustrating, Determined Search for AnswersIn 2004, Kristina Bailey was driving home from work by herself in Durham,...
Karen Griffin
A Lifetime of Pain in a Leg that Isn’t ThereWhen Karen Griffin was 20 years old, she was sitting around the dinner...
Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional: A meditation on mindfulness
By Mia Maysack A loved one recently used the word “suffering” while expressing their thoughts on my situation. Yes,...
Pediatric Pain Warriors host online talent show
In an effort to create a sense of community during a time of isolation and uncertainty, the Pediatric Pain Warrior...
Making peace with a rollercoaster of emotions
By Michaela O'Connor I’m experiencing every emotion in the wake of COVID-19. I live with three autoimmune diseases, am...
Webinar recordings available: tips from a PT and COVID-19 coping strategies
Two webinar recordings are currently available to watch from the comfort of home: "Getting the most out of PT: Secrets...
Federal appropriations requests submitted
Congress has been hard at work on emergency supplemental appropriations bills in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and...
Pain Warrior of the Month: Kelly Ann Lewis (Starfire)
City & State: Gaithersburg, MD Age: 46 years old Pain warrior role: Advocate since 2019 What type of health...
COVID-19: Pain-focused information and resources
We wanted to provide you with some pain-focused resources and information for dealing with treatment interruptions,...
Stuck at home because of quarantine? Advice from the chronically ill
By U.S. Pain Foundation staff COVID-19 cases are increasing, and so are the number of individuals stuck at...
But I need that appointment!
By Ellen Lenox Smith Lately, I feel like we are all living in the twilight zone. These changes to our daily lives are...