A consummate student, Jen Desmarais has three degrees: a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Chemistry, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Ottawa. Following her passion for travel, she also completed her diploma in Tourism and Travel at Algonquin College. She works for Orleans Travel and … Continue reading
Amy M. Young—Rock Fiction Author, Graphic Artist, and Blogger Amy M. Young has her roots in Miramichi, NB, but now lives in Ottawa with her husband, an adorable daughter, and many fur babies. Her greatest impediment to writing is Oliver, her red Siamese cat, who reckons paying him attention is more important than typing. Amy’s … Continue reading
Susan Franzblau is currently convalescing in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom with her lord and master (a mostly black cat named Raisin) while waiting for Western or Eastern medicine, luck, or chance to end an unrelenting severe migraine. In her copious amount of spare time, Susan reads, visits doctors, reads, goes to her acupuncturist, reads, watches TV, … Continue reading
I don’t have a disability. If I sleep on my stomach (with two pillows) or on my back, I need help rolling onto my side because I’m in too much pain. I don’t have a disability? If I stand for longer than 15 minutes, I feel dizzy and my back starts to hurt. If I … Continue reading
I have always written. Words are like breathing to me. They are my way of living life, of connecting with others, of engaging with myself. They are the way I’m able to achieve my dreams, albeit on paper. I was born with Spastic Cerebral Palsy. This causes some sort of pain twenty-four hours a day, … Continue reading
Originally posted on caitgordon.com on Sep 29, 2016 If you follow me on social media, you’ll see me use hashtag #spoonie, #spoonielife, and #fibromyalgia quite a bit. I do it to educate non-disabled peeps and to connect with my fellow spoonies. I never do it to draw attention to myself or to invite anyone to feel sorry … Continue reading
