Nothing irks me more than when a medical specialist tells me to “reduce the stress” in my life. It’s as…
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.
On a recent overnight trip, my family used a couple of pieces of our luggage set. My husband, Mike, reached…
This week, my sweet girl, Sophie, has turned the big 10. I’m feeling all verklempt because they told me she…
In my early 20s, I decided to drop everything and travel across Europe with my close friend Phil. Our trip…
Europe is under an extreme weather alert. It’s so hot that certain trains between countries are not operational — the…
The phrase “fake it till you make it” is meant to encourage self-confidence. During many tough moments in my life,…
Words can hurt, especially labels. We can deny a label all we want, but terms like “disabled” will close many…
I love beach vacations. I put my phone and laptop away, grab a good book, and head out into the…
For nearly two and a half years, I avoided catching the COVID-19 virus. When I finally ventured away from…
Trying something new will always intimidate me. While my head might feel prepared, my body doesn’t always cooperate. This year…