PinnedEmily Hendricks JenseninYarn&WordsMedical PTSD From Childhood Chronic IllnessesMy first memory is of needles.Feb 26, 2021Feb 26, 2021
PinnedEmily Hendricks JenseninYarn&WordsYes, I’m Getting the Vaccine. And You Should Too.My medical life is a balancing act. The meds I have to take to control my esophageal ulcers can cause renal damage, so that has to be…Feb 11, 2021Feb 11, 2021
Emily Hendricks JensenSlippery SlopesGrowing up, I always had what is usually called “female problems”. I was born with several defects, making my reproductive system a…Sep 5, 2021Sep 5, 2021
Emily Hendricks JensenHow My Tragedy Built Me a CommunityNearly everyone has a moment in their life that gives them a “before” and “after.” Mine is something my entire family refers to as…Aug 10, 2021Aug 10, 2021
Emily Hendricks JensenVACTERL: What It Is ExactlyI, along with my husband, was born with. condition called VACTERL. Back in the late 80s, it was called VATER. Sometime in the late…Aug 10, 2021Aug 10, 2021
Emily Hendricks JensenI have a lot of health problems.I made the decision that the crux of my story would be the before and after of the worst medical event of my life — February 16, 2012, when…Feb 18, 2021Feb 18, 2021
Emily Hendricks JensenWriting a Book Means Breaking the RulesSometimes, you have to break the rulesFeb 7, 2021Feb 7, 2021