Jennifer (Jenn) Powell

I had a busy weekend. I made it to an event I had so wanted to attend and survived…

I am in a funk. It took a lot of mental volleying to admit this. I am preconditioned to synonymize…

I like to keep my life as normal as possible. This can be difficult given the physical challenges multiple…

I have a hard time asking for help. Even when it’s offered, my knee-jerk reaction is to decline.

I watched the sunrise with dread, my peaceful time disquieted by my own internal chatter. An 80-degree day would…

Not everyone is going to get it. And by “it” I mean our disease and the way it affects our…

Today I came back to myself. For two months, I have been encapsulated in a hazy bubble. I could…

Last updated May 5, 2023 As the year comes to a close, I find myself in a reflective state. This…

Ever since I can remember, my family has had a real Christmas tree. Finding the perfect tree…

In this season of thanks and giving, I have realized the beauty of receiving. I have recognized when to ask…

I have always prided myself on my smarts. I excelled in college, where I realized my love for learning.

Fall is my favorite season. I love the change in temperature, the falling of amber leaves, trading flip-flops for…

Have you ever seen an iceberg? The prism of packed ice illuminates the surrounding sea. The part you…

Some days are hard, while others are still harder. Then there are days that bring you to your…

I do not sleep well. Ever. I have tried a myriad of meditations and medications, yet sleep evades me.

I saw my neurologist earlier this week. After my work-up, we sat and discussed how well I manage my multiple…

Having just written about uninvited commentary, I found this gem too awesome not to share. I went to the…

Relationships are a quagmire in and of themselves. Throw in a chronic, progressive disease, and you have yourself quite…

Last week, I flew home from San Francisco. As I walked up the jetway, I moved to the right and…

Today, I tried to run. In my mind, I saw myself running with fluidity. I felt a weightless ability to…

I can describe myself with a myriad of words: kind, funny, smart, quirky, and stubborn, to name a few.

As I pulled into the overcrowded Trader Joe’s parking lot, I was grateful to see an open handicapped space. Once…

I am a self-described homebody. I enjoy social gatherings and getting out, but I always look forward to coming home.

I am a hot mess. No, really, I am a hot, sweaty, gel-pack-laden mess. My AC kicked it three hours…

How do you manage stress when you are stressed? How do you avoid letting stress dominate not only your…

Last month, I challenged myself to conquer Whole30: 30 days of no gluten, grain, dairy, sugar, or sulfites. Forty…

With the recent suicides of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, I feel called upon to write about something many…

I just saw a couple of “golden tumbleweeds” swirl past my feet. My attempts at keeping a clean house are…

Yesterday, the clerk at the grocery store asked how I was feeling. Having known her for 15 years, I glanced…

Awareness is, at times, barely imperceptible, a quiet conviction that lies within. As with most truths, they are self-evident long…