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Jennifer Lerner

Jennifer Lerner

Shrinking the Space

John Green, author of The Fault in Our Stars, and fellow chronic pain sufferer, said in one of his videos that one of the most frustrating…

12 min readSep 30, 2016

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Jennifer Lerner

On Performing Disability

A little over a month into my post-concussion syndrome (PCS) diagnosis, I had taken an official leave of absence from work. During that…

3 min readAug 31, 2016

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Jennifer Lerner

Area Man Believes Sexism Exists Except When It Happens To Actual Women

Josh, 32, a Business Development Director at a start-up in Seattle, continues insisting that he is indeed a “male feminist” who “believes…

3 min readAug 19, 2016

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Jennifer Lerner

The Problem With Positivity

When someone’s sad, we say, “Don’t be sad!” When someone cries, we say, “Don’t cry!” These suppressive commands are our go-to stock…

3 min readAug 13, 2016

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On the Slow Epiphanies of Self-Love

It is an act of revolution to be a woman in this world and love your body.

2 min readJun 3, 2016

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On Being Unheard: How Doctors Continue to Fail Me as a Chronic Pain Patient

I hesitated sharing this story but I think it’s an important one to tell.

3 min readMar 25, 2016

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Self-Care 101: A Quick Guide to Setting Boundaries & Honoring Your Needs

1. Make a List (and check it twice)

3 min readJan 24, 2016

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Jennifer Lerner

Jennifer Lerner

Photographer. Cat lover. Biromantic ace. #spoonie living with chronic pain. You can check out my photos at: http://www.instagram.com/jennlerner

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