5 Things I Learned In The Dark
This week, I was diagnosed with allergic conjunctivitis, which has exacerbated my eyes’ sensitivity to light. I have spent many
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Author: JessicaGimeno
Please Help My Friend, Ms. Wheelchair Illinois, Pearl Gannon
Some of you may have read my interview with Ms. Wheelchair Illinois, Pearl Gannon. Pearl is a great friend of mine
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Chronic Illness: Acceptance is a Process Not a Moment
Living with a chronic or incurable illness can make us live life at a slower pace–whether it’s an invisible illness
Read MoreThat’s What Friends Are For
The past few days have been stressful for me; I’ve been fighting a psoriasis flare up and depression. As Fashionably ill
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Mental Illness: Do You Know What Your Triggers Are?
Last week, I went to an Italian restaurant. This restaurant was an autoimmune patient’s dream—clean, good food, and very few
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Disability ≠ Less Attractive (Part 2)
In my previous post, I talked about the reaction I always get at formal events when people see me with
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Disability ≠ Less Attractive (Part 1)
Read Part 2 here. When I attend formal events like weddings, at some point, someone will say to me, “You look
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5 Tips for Finding a Mentor When You Are Chronically Ill
One of the most common pieces of career advice millennials hear is, “find a mentor.” However, finding a mentor is
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A Bra For Women With Health & Mobility Challenges from Fresh Comfort Inc.
Relief! The best feeling in the world is that moment when you come home and finally get to unhook your
Read MoreMy Contribution to Mental Illness Awareness Week: Self-Care (#MIAW)
This week, I intended to blog more for Mental Illness Awareness Week but I got too depressed to do it.
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