Check out For Grace's inspiring June Story of the Month as we continue our look at the intersection of chronic pain and social isolation. Katie O'Leary was off to a great start in her adult life, including being captain of her university's rugby team. All was upward and onward until a hip injury turned into surgery that ignited CRPS. Soon Katie found herself managing a runaway pain condition with ice and art, but eventually closed herself off from others. Taking solace from her beloved grandfather's own battle with chronic pain, Katie has now found new strength by forgiving her body and mind, while "still fighting and showing up everyday, and that is enough."
After a successful launch in March, For Grace's newest project, Women In Pain Nation Social Media Campaign, continues to build its viewership, bringing hope and understanding to women across the globe. The campaign's "Thought of the Day" personal essays and "Hot Take" interviews with pain experts explore a wide-range of topics near and dear to the women in pain experience - and this week, For Grace leader Cynthia Toussaint talks with The Migraine Relief Plan Cookbook author Stephanie Weaver about the connection between what you eat and your pain.
In an effort to open Hollywood doors for Women In Pain, For Grace founder Cynthia Toussaint's early foray into acting is showing results. She's landed a top-notch agent (their sole wheelchair using client), snared multiple auditions and call-backs, and was in the last round of casting for a coveted film role which, unfortunately, she had to pass on due to out-of-country plans during the rescheduled shoot - all this after just three months of "hitting the pavement." Surely the neon lights are within reach - and we'll keep you posted as Cynthia breaks down barriers in the biz...
Building on their popular live stream series that covered a number of health and wellness topics at The Mighty, For Grace leaders John Garrett and Cynthia Toussaint have completed a hosting "sizzle reel" that aims to help land a production partnership to procure a larger broadcast platform for a new health-oriented show. With their special blend of hope and mirth, Garrett and Toussaint envision a program that keys on the triad of knowledge, self-care and personal empowerment to live one's best life with chronic illness. Please send good wishes and check back as details unfold...
