The Beginner's Guide to Walking — Jennifer V.

I always know when it’s been a busy week because my body tells me so. My muscles ache, I feel weak, and a burning sensation finds new areas of my body to light up.

A couple of years ago, I took on boxing as a form of exercise. I’d never step into the ring, but I loved working on proper form, building strength, and seeing how much conditioning…

My friend Liz flew in from Texas for a long weekend here in Toronto, and together we crossed something special off our lists: seeing one of our favorite bands live in concert. It wasn’t…

After ordering my double-double coffee, I wait patiently in the second line for my order to be called. (If you’ve been to Canada, you know my double-double reference could only mean I’m at…

As wildfires rage across Ontario, Canada, and neighboring provinces, the skies over Toronto have turned hazy and the air has become a silent threat. For most, this means itchy eyes and a scratchy throat.

Some days I feel like I’m made of symptoms. Living with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) means navigating a body that’s constantly shifting beneath me, unpredictable in ways that defy preparation. Speaking of…

It’s been some time since my last neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) attack, and lately, I’ve started to realize just how traumatic the previous year was for me. I recognize that I’m holding…

Before I was diagnosed with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), I never gave much thought to routine. I’d sleep when I felt tired, exercise when I had the motivation, and take life as…

I was born in a small town two hours away, but Toronto has been my home for more than two decades, and it’s where my husband and I are raising our daughter. Recently, while…

In the morning, I like to wake up a few minutes before my family does. As I sip my tea and watch the sunlight spill through the windows, I usually use that quiet time…

A lot can change if you give it time. Seven months ago, I stood on a beach in Mexico, looking out onto the vast ocean. I remember wanting to feel hopeful after enduring flare-up…