Having championed a pain awareness month resolution for 22 years in California, our 23rd finds itself without an author. But Team For Grace has been there, done that and we're not going to throw in the towel now. Recently, we were informed by Assembly Member Nick Schultz's office they need to decline for a repeat in 2026, so we're burning up the phone lines to Sacramento in hopes of ID'ing a legislator who'll take the lead on this effort that brings needed awareness of the plight of millions challenged by daily, persistent pain. Please send positive mojo!
Acute pain is something everyone on the planet will experience at one time or another, as it's the body's alarm system that tells us about injury, infection or disease. Indeed, we wouldn't survive long without it. But when acute pain ignites, it needs to be addressed to prevent it from becoming something worse. Team For Grace rolls into 2026 with a new project, our Acute Pain Awareness & Education Campaign, that provides resources, tools and real-life stories to help you make a plan of action when, not if, the acute pain alarm sounds. Let's stop the pain!
Everyone loves a comeback story - and so it is at For Grace as we continue seeking submissions for our Share Your Story Project's 2026 theme. We all know the tales of how high-impact chronic pain can derail a life, turning it upside down and inside out. But what about those stories where someone has pulled up their bootstraps, dusted themselves off and moved on to a thriving new life, with or without better wellness? If you have a comeback story of redemption and renewal from the dregs of chronic pain, link here to find out how to submit.
As For Grace wraps it's series of stories that connect chronic pain and loneliness, please read our January story that tugs at the heart. Christine King tells of being the primary caregiver of her 37-year-old daughter, Glenna, who's been challenged with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome since she was young. As the disease progressed, Christine's isolation has increased, countered only by the love of a mother who would take her daughter's pain "in a heartbeat." Their long journey has no end, but with the support of others, they carry on with "love, patience and lots of hope."
