Hello, my name is Jasmine and …
I am: a wife, a mother, a friend, a sister, a daughter, a knitter, a Canadian
I have: Type 1 Diabetes, Myasthenia Gravis, one daughter, a husband, a home, much joy
I love: Peace, chosen family, chocolate Popsicles, beef stew, music, making things, Diet Coke
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Instagram: @stressed_out_hippo
Email: stressed_out_hippo@hotmail.com
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Other places I’ve written:
The Canadian Journal of Theology, Mental Health, and Disability
Yahoo
- Why I Feel The Need To Console Others When They Learn About My Illness
- What You Won’t Find When You Google ‘Myasthenia Gravis’
The Disability and Faith Forum
- Seeking Out The Prophetic Voices of People With Disabilities
- Spiritual Practices in a Time of Crisis and Solitude
- The Body and the gift of pain
- Let it be
- “Just trust God!”
Convivium
Catalyst – Citizens for Public Justice
- Finding Belonging in the Margins (condensed version)
The Mighty
- When I Apologized to My Daughter at the Park for Being a Mom Who Doesn’t ‘Work Properly’
- When You Are Judged For Having Strong Moments in Public With an Invisible Illness
- When My Coworkers (Literally) Lifted Me Up After Accessible Spaces Let Me Down
- 12 Ways the Movie ’50/50′ Got Illness Right
- The First Time I Met Someone Else With Diabetes After My Diagnosis
- Why I Love Listening to the ‘Sickboy’ Podcast as Someone With Chronic Illness
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Public Speaking:
Thank you for your candid sharing. I admire your strength and courage. You inspire me. Continued good luck.
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Thanks! It’s so nice to hear from someone that it’s helpful. I started writing here because when I got sick I was really encouraged by other people’s blogs and I wanted to share in the same way.
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