Check out For Grace's April Story of the Month as we continue our 2026 Comeback theme. Deana Kiser was having a fine life, full of good friends and a satisfying career in Human Resources. She was fit and happy. Then a simple slip on an elliptical machine sparked a many year nightmare of intense pain running down both legs. Depressed and deflated, Deana put on weight and stayed on the couch. Then the seeker in her rekindled and she discovered she had CRPS. Still in pain, but again healthy and socially engaged, Deana fights for better days ahead.
Everyone loves a comeback story - and so it is at For Grace as we are seeking additional 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.
The recent disturbing revelations about civil rights icon Cesar Chavez have stirred up troubling reflections at For Grace. In February 2004, For Grace founder Cynthia Toussaint and worker's movement legend Delores Huerta were honored at LA City Hall - and in their meeting afterwards, despite Huerta's smile for the camera, Toussaint sensed something sad and heavy in her demeanor. Now we understand, that like women in pain who get abused by doctors, Huerta was also the victim of a powerful man. We salute her bravery and strength in coming forward with her truth to better the lives of other vulnerable women. Please share your story.
Access to a full range of pain management options is essential for people challenged by pain, whether it be acute or chronic. As such, For Grace is proudly taking the lead in California to eliminate barriers to insurance coverage for non-opioid treatment options. For Grace leadership is teaming up with the Pain Awareness Information Network (PAIN) to host an online round table of California pain advocacy champions to explore strategies and actions to meet this worthy legislative goal. Check back at forgrace.org for further details as they develop...
