Wordless Wednesday! #HAWMC with @WEGOHealth
Hey everyone, it’s that time of the year again for the monthlong Health Activist Writer’s Month Challenge (#HAWMC on Twitter
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Author: JessicaGimeno
5 Different Reactions to Empire’s Portrayal of Myasthenia Gravis
FOX‘s Empire is the biggest international hit on television since The Cosby Show. In fact, 22.5 million people tuned into
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5 Vital Notes from Empire’s Portrayal of Bipolar Disorder
Last Wednesday, I watched Empire for the first time. In fact, I watched ten episodes while studying 40 subjects for debate.
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On Illness & Weakness: Sometimes Our Best Is Enough
I got home late Saturday night from the State Championship. I coach high school debate. I competed in high school
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5 Tips for Traveling with an Illness or Disability
Traveling with an illness or disability can be an ordeal. Now, I haven’t been on a vacation since I got
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Thank You for Your Support! Update on WEGO Awards
Just wanted to thank you all! I am overwhelmed by everyone’s support with this year’s WEGO Health Activist Awards.
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Losing Someone to Illness When You’re Also Sick
These past few weeks I’ve found it hard to write. Anything. When you lose a good friend, a part of
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MSNBC Mental Health Documentary On My Life
MSNBC: Asian American Women Endure High Rate of Depression So last summer and early fall, an MSNBC documentarian followed me
Read MoreI’ll Be Back Soon
Dear Friends, I haven’t posted in ten days; I usually post two to three articles a week. But, a close
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5 Obstacles People with Rare Diseases Face; Readers Share Their Stories
Did you know that 1 in 10 Americans has a rare disease? In the U.S., a rare diseases is defined
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