Sometimes while I’m waiting for my prescription, I find myself meandering through the aisles of our local pharmacy. At one…
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’ve been thin. Very thin. And I’m currently overweight. Very overweight. It’s not lost on me that in this lifetime,…
It had to be something special for me to break my silence on X (formerly known as Twitter). I…
I consider my ability to swallow multiple pills at the same time both a skill and a necessity. Some days,…
I’ve always been a superstitious person. It started by listening to tales about my oma (grandma), who was a believer…
Second in a series on visiting Disney World with a disability. Read part one. Big crowds make me nervous.
First in a series. Christmas, a bustling time for all, becomes particularly challenging for patients like me who have…
Everyone has a breaking point. It’s natural to feel overwhelmed by sadness, depression, or anxiety when life’s pressures become…
As November closes, I’m reflecting on how grateful I am to have my family. Dear Family, I know none of…
The snoring emanating from my dog, Magnus, is distinctly different from a human’s. His gentle, rhythmic purr, characteristic of pugs,…