November’s Story of the Month
November 1, 2021
Continuing with our November Story of the Month, we'll revisit stories till year's end that focus on trauma being a driver for persistent pain. Author Diana Whitney was diagnosed with Interstitial Cystisis in 2003 after a year of excruciating pelvic pain. Besides using conventional treatments, Diana enlisted the assistance of bodyworkers and holistic healers who explored previous pelvic-region trauma as her pain's root. Now pain-free, Diana is giving voice to the young woman's experience, and is "determined to be honest and open, to model self-love and resilience, and to see myself as a survivor, not a victim." Her book, You Don't Have to Be Everything, is an Amazon best seller, receiving accolades from Time and the Boston Globe among others.
Gender Bias Detailed in LA Times/Blue Shield #HearMe Campaign
October 28, 2021
For Grace founder Cynthia Toussaint consulted on and is featured in an outstanding Los Angeles Times/Blue Shield of California-partnered
#HearMe campaign that spotlights gender bias against women in healthcare. The "face" of the campaign is tennis legend
Venus Williams who battled to have her Sjogren’s Sydrome taken seriously.
Cynthia’s feature details how women's pain is often dismissed due to a healthcare system still mired in the misogynistic idea that women are, by nature, "hysterical." Women in pain, let’s continue the fight to have our voices heard!
The Power of Uncertainty and Change Discussed on The Mighty
October 22, 2021
Join co-hosts Cynthia Toussaint and John Garrett on their next episode of "
The Pain-Cancer Connection" which streams live on five of The Mighty's Facebook pages, including their flagship MightySite page. This
Tuesday, October 26th at 1pm PST, Cynthia and John interview cancer survivor and podcaster Pat Wetzel about how travel and helping others has quelled her 12+ years of cancer treatment. Also, she'll talk about the power of uncertainty and how it can be a catalyst for change and moving on down the road. Looking forward to your great comments and questions!
“Pain-Cancer Connection” Webcast Replay Now Available!
October 7, 2021
For Grace's 10th Annual Women In Pain Conference was a tremendous success, one for the books! Jam-packed with a world-class slate of speakers and panelists, this first-of-its-kind, virtual day examined the connection between pain and cancer, offering wisdom and strategies about how to overcome and move beyond these daunting challenges. A nice bonus of our YouTube archive page is that, with a simple click, it allows you to jump to any presentation desired. We trust this special day will bring you and yours new hope and inspiration. Enjoy, and be healthy!
