March's Story of the Month is Part Two of Crystal Moody's inspiring tale of persistence and empowerment in the face of medical trauma. Crystal shares her struggles of going from medical education coordinator to full-time patient while dealing with a bevy of healthcare clinicians "having no clue what they were doing." Worse yet, they assumed she didn't know what was best for her. Going back to college to gain her PhD, Crystal's goal is to train patients to be their own best advocates and teach clinicians to be kind and empathic to those they care for. Bravo, Crystal!

Join For Grace leaders Cynthia Toussaint and John Garrett as they guest on a special one-hour RSDSA Live episode to be announced. Hosted by RSDSA Director Jim Broatch and Content Manager Alexis Davis, this wide-ranging talk will cover Cynthia and John's 40+ year journey with CRPS, their on-going battle with cancer, tried-and-true self-care techniques, coping with loss and heartbreak, trauma's connection to disease, the gifts of chronic illness, and so much more.  Please join this lively conversation with your great questions and comments...

For Grace Founder Cynthia Toussaint is featured in a recent HealthyWomen article that spotlights the intersection of childhood trauma and chronic pain. In this eye-opening piece, Toussaint bravely shares how early trauma led to her developing Complex Regional Pain Syndrome which derailed her life. Now using trauma-release therapy to help manage her pain,  Cynthia is working to get this critical piece of the illness puzzle front and center so other women in pain can find better wellness.