While most of us try not to judge a book by its cover, we inevitably still do it at some…
Articles by Jennifer V.
The new year can represent a new start, except it isn’t, really. I still have neuromyelitis optica (NMO), and…
The phoenix is my spirit animal. Out of the ashes it rises, and a new self is born. That’s how…
Meeting another patient with neuromyelitis optica (NMO) is a rare occurrence — as rare as this disease. While most…
In the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas, I usually spend some time thinking about my loved ones and what they…
I have this recurring dream where I’m trapped in a room. I can hear voices on the other side of…
Everyone knows that how we treat our bodies affects our health. Our habits, behaviors, and self-care — which include sleep,…
As I watched actress Selma Blair try to formulate a sentence in her 2021 documentary, “Introducing, Selma Blair,”…
When I first became sick with neuromyelitis optica (NMO), people often told me how sorry they were. I believe…
Last month was my 41st birthday. A celebration is often a pipe dream, resulting in me feeling drained as the…