It’s astonishing how quickly life can shrink down to just the present moment when you’re living with a chronic illness…
Articles by Jennifer V.
I’m embarrassed that I was embarrassed. I was walking out of the conference hall with some new acquaintances, making polite…
They say that time heals all wounds, but when you’re living with a rare autoimmune disorder that has no cure,…
It’s a weird feeling, always waiting for the other shoe to drop, knowing there’s a secret assassin lurking in my…
The kitchen is humming with energy, my daughter has decked out our living room in a sea of blue and…
One of my greatest fears has come to fruition. Last week, my daughter was diagnosed with vitiligo, a disorder that…
The first time I sat in the infusion chair to receive Ultomiris (ravulizumab-cwvz), I felt something I hadn’t experienced for…
The moment I slip into a pair of high heels, something shifts. Not only do heels lengthen my legs, but…
Note: This column describes the author’s own experiences with antidepressants. Not everyone will have the same response to treatment.
I always know when it’s been a busy week because my body tells me so. My muscles ache, I feel…