"Making the unknown known is the important thing."
—Georgia O'Keefe
What's New
For Grace Brings Awareness of Innovative Chronic Pain Resource

To help trumpet September as Pain Awareness Month, For Grace has been approached by the prestigious National Academy of Medicine to spotlight an innovative, interactive chronic pain resource for patients and those who work in pain management. Known as the Person-Centered Chronic Pain Journey Map, users will gain a critical understanding of what challenges people face when seeking pain care, along with having access to an extensive library of resources to help find and optimize effective, life-enhancing treatment. For Grace will be sharing this invaluable tool throughout their extensive social media network during Pain Awareness Month and beyond.

September Kicks Off with Women In Pain Awareness Month in CA

September starts strong in California as For Grace's resolution, SR 104, proclaims September 1st as Women In Pain Awareness Day and the month as Pain Awareness Month. Authored for the second year-in-a-row by Senator Maria Elena Durazo, this effort is For Grace's 19th out of the last 20 years (the 2020 legislative session was curtailed due to COVID) to bring awareness of the plight of women in pain and their challenge to get effective, appropriate pain management to Golden State lawmakers. Thank you, Senator Durazo and amazing staff member, Fernando Rameriz!!

For Grace’s September 2022 Story of the Month

Check out For Grace's September Story of the Month! Carol Barnett already had a couple of serious pain challenges after developing CRPS from a toe fracture and small fiber neuropathy from toxic exposure. When breast cancer came knocking, Carol quickly assessed that she couldn't tolerate conventional treatment, especially the recommended mastectomy. As luck would have it, she stumbled upon a cutting edge therapy, Cryoblation, that kills cancer cells with a freezing agent. Carol's now cancer free, sharing "Always remember to take a breath and look for options."

Trauma Recovery By Way of Forgiveness & Good Food

Join For Grace leaders Cynthia Toussaint and John Garrett as they host this month's episode of "The Trauma Chronicles" that will stream live on The Mighty FB pages Tuesday, August 30th at 1pm PT.  Cynthia and John will interview chronic pain advocate, trauma survivor and "The Migraine Relief Plan Cookbook" author Stephanie Weaver who'll share her journey with early-life trauma and how she recovered using self-care tools, including resilience-building and the healing power of forgiveness. Join us for this soul and body nourishing conversation. See y'all there!

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