As part of our 2021 campaign to highlight the connection between high-impact chronic pain and trauma (generational, early childhood and adult on-set), For Grace is seeking real-life stories from women and men in pain who have experienced this dynamic. If you have a story to share , please submit (400 words or less) with a photo so we can feature it as a Story of the Month. Thank you in advance for helping us bring to light this critical and under-appreciated connection!
For Grace founder Cynthia Toussaint's story is featured on HealthyWomen's 2021 premier newsletter, a leading international women's health resource. In this evocative piece, Cynthia shares her nearly four decade chronic illness journey that includes high-impact pain, breast cancer and trauma - and how she persists and thrives despite these extraordinary challenges. This article highlights For Grace's 2021 foci on the Pain-Cancer Connection and Generational Trauma.
Check out For Grace's 2021 kick-off Story of the Month! Katie Gardner's earliest childhood memories are of stomach pain issues that her doctors dismissed as attention-grabbing. Eventually a caring chiropractor got her off of her meds and onto better eating which cured her gut. Years later, after earning a Master's Degree and launching a successful Occupational Therapist career, she developed leg pain that eventually left her bedridden. Again, doctors discounted her pain. Katie has now taken control of her health and wellness, and is grateful for all she can do.