Join For Grace leaders Cynthia Toussaint and John Garrett as they guest on a special one-hour RSDSA Live episode to be announced. Hosted by RSDSA Director Jim Broatch and Content Manager Alexis Davis, this wide-ranging talk will cover Cynthia and John's 40+ year journey with CRPS, their on-going battle with cancer, tried-and-true self-care techniques, coping with loss and heartbreak, trauma's connection to disease, the gifts of chronic illness, and so much more.  Please join this lively conversation with your great questions and comments...

For Grace Founder Cynthia Toussaint is featured in a recent HealthyWomen article that spotlights the intersection of childhood trauma and chronic pain. In this eye-opening piece, Toussaint bravely shares how early trauma led to her developing Complex Regional Pain Syndrome which derailed her life. Now using trauma-release therapy to help manage her pain,  Cynthia is working to get this critical piece of the illness puzzle front and center so other women in pain can find better wellness.

For Grace leaders and committee members have resumed  planning our virtual 11th Annual Women In Pain Conference that will focus on trauma and "Post-Traumatic Growth." Our target date is late September, and what a program we have to date! We'll divide the day into three parts: Trauma as a driver for pain, trauma release, and post-traumatic growth. We’ll sprinkle in unique pieces of the experience, including an Adverse Childhood Events (ACE) test with real time results, pet therapy and video snippets of how attendees achieved PTG.  Check back as details unfold...