Archive - MyCuppaJo

Why does pain become chronic?

Out of many pains, and many surgeries, only one of my pains didn't go away

Jan 21 •

December 2024

Some thoughts about breast cancer treatment and a few publications and projects from this year

It's been another doozy of a year. A big thanks to you all for your endless support, kindness, and encouragement.

Dec 31, 2024 •

November 2024

Vigilance, trauma, and pain

Some musings on some things

Nov 12, 2024 •

October 2024

An unexpected diagnosis and not writing for a while...

Oct 21, 2024 •

August 2024

The momentum is growing...

From integrating lived experiences of pain to lived experience leadership

Aug 1, 2024 •

July 2024

What I learned from my dog about running

Before chronic pain, running was my happy place. I didn't run for years. Getting back to it was frustrating and inconsistent. My dog Coco helped me get…

Jul 1, 2024 •

May 2024

Let's get uncomfortable!

Change is hard, and it never happens from a place of silence or comfort

May 30, 2024 •

April 2024

February 2024

How should we learn about pain?

From continuing education for health professionals to 'patient education' - are we too focused on 'educating' and not focused enough on learning?

Feb 14, 2024 •

January 2024

Trauma and Pain

From anger and resistance to hope and possibility

Jan 17, 2024 •

December 2023

Reflections (and some pictures) from the road

2023 didn't go as planned, but who needs plans?

Dec 19, 2023 •

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