During my transverse myelitis attack in 2009, I lost feeling and control in the lower half of my body.
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.
I know it’s not a popular choice, but I enjoy sweet and tart zinfandel. I like the delightful pink color,…
“Let’s talk about sex, baby/ Let’s talk about you and me/ Let’s talk about all the good things/ And the…
I’ve been so exhausted before that I’ve said, “No one will know if I leave the kitchen looking like this.”…
At one point in my life, I thought I wanted to be a flight attendant. As a first-generation Canadian, my…
My mom was incredibly angry with me, and rightfully so, the day I lost my retainer. We fed four kids…
The Ongoing Process of Grief
It rained the day before and after, but on the day we buried Dad, the overcast weather parted for…
I have a theory: I’m convinced you can scream (almost) anything at a baseball game. The more obscure the cheer,…
Food for the Soul and the Body
When I walk through the doors of Satay Sate, a local Indonesian restaurant, the aromas that hit me instantly remind…
It didn’t start as a windy day. The sun beaming down on my face felt oh so good. Spending time…