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April 2, 2015 JessicaGimeno

My Keys to Happiness: Faith + Laughter #HAWMC

Today, I’m answering the second prompt in WEGO’s Health Activist Writers Month Challenge: Key to Happiness:  What do you think

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April 1, 2015 JessicaGimeno

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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April 1, 2015 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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March 26, 2015 JessicaGimeno

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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March 23, 2015 JessicaGimeno

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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March 18, 2015 JessicaGimeno

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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March 17, 2015 JessicaGimeno

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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March 12, 2015 JessicaGimeno

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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February 28, 2015 JessicaGimeno

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

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February 26, 2015 JessicaGimeno

I’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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