The first Monday of November is “Color the World Orange Day” (1), falling this year on November 7. Today’s advocacy and awareness day is meant to raise the profile of an illness that has been around for hundreds of years, yet remains poorly understood. The Read More …
First off, thanks so much to everyone who reached out over on social media to be sure I was okay! I haven’t posted anything here in almost a month, but that’s because I was busy with some fun activities – not because I was back Read More …
September is Pain Awareness Month, an important time of year for folks like me who live with – and despite – chronic pain. (1) It’s an opportunity to raise awareness of the difficulties we face, in everyday life and in getting specialized pain treatment through Read More …
Another art exhibition by local artists opened today at a town library in my area, and continues until Sunday September 18, 2022. It’s being presented by the Artists’ Circle of the West Island, of which I’m a member. It’s a free art show, as part Read More …
It’s happening now! Yesterday was the start of international Pain Awareness Month (1), and I decided to mark it by doing what I normally do – dealing with the severe chronic pain and other pesky symptoms of my rare disease, as best I can, with Read More …
Today marks the start of international Pain Awareness Month, to “raise public awareness around pain, pain management, and the great work pain professionals do during the month of September…and beyond.” (1) One of the global leaders in this area is the International Association for the Read More …
