I have this recurring dream where I’m trapped in a room. I can hear voices on the other side of…
Jennifer V.
Jennifer V. (she/her) received her diagnosis of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder – aquaporin-4 positive (NMOSD-AQP4) in early 2010. Residing in Toronto, Canada, Jennifer actively manages her condition, which is often unseen, by maintaining a busy schedule. She works as an HR consultant, and is a passionate patient advocate. In her personal life, Jennifer plays the roles of a devoted mother to her daughter, a dog's loving guardian (her fur baby), a dedicated wife, caring sister her siblings, and a protective daughter. You can stay updated with Jennifer by following her column, "The Beginner's Guide to Walking."
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Articles by Jennifer V.
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…
There are so many things I still want to do in life. I never stop. Perhaps it’s because I feel…
The greatest challenge I’ve had to overcome as someone with neuromyelitis optica (NMO) — something I’ve heard echoed…
While here in Canada we celebrate Thanksgiving a little earlier than our friends in the United States, I feel…
I am scared of dying. This is a truth I have avoided saying out loud or acknowledging for the last…
My family has recently become obsessed with the “Overcooked!” video game. With up to four players, we work…