During a recent appointment with my general practitioner, I was surprised that I didn’t have to wait. She called my…
Articles by Jennifer V.
Pain is received differently by everyone, but I believe most people with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) develop an…
It was one of those stressful moments when I simply did what needed to be done. My mother had been…
It’s unusual for Toronto to be hit by two massive snowfalls in one week, shutting down the city and giving…
Why does it seem like every Google search I do regarding my health blames my weakened immune system for whatever…
Do you ever have moments when you stand in front of the mirror longer than you should and don’t recognize…
I always feel like the start of a new year arrives with a certain amount of pressure. We make resolutions,…
The winter solstice — the shortest day and longest night of the year — can feel daunting, but I see…
No one dreams of becoming a patient, especially one who must constantly advocate for their own care. Yet countless people…
It’s astonishing how quickly life can shrink down to just the present moment when you’re living with a chronic illness…