My best friends are my rock. They are my confidants, my vault, and the keepers of my dreams. They drop…
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.
One of my earliest memories is of my mom balancing what seemed like an impossible load on a bicycle. Dad…
A lot of people know who I am. They know my name and recognize my face. They might describe me…
Ever since neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) introduced pain into my life, I’ve been trying to exorcise it from…
Ah, summer, the season of sunshine, sandy toes, and an overwhelming urge to leave our responsibilities — and occasionally common…
I hate complaining. Truly. Deep in my soul, I believe in powering through, staying positive, and not becoming “that person”…
I’ve never been great at fitting neatly into so-called boxes, especially spiritual ones. I grew up exposed to many religions,…
Having neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) means Mother’s Day hits me a little differently. It’s not just a holiday;…
At 44, I’ve reached the age where life starts handing out plot twists no one asked for. Parents get sick.
Everyone has embarrassing moments from time to time, but a neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) embarrassing moment is on…