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The Jam Files #11 — Jet Lagged Edition

I’m existing as a shadow who can’t find the body it belongs to.

Posted byJennifer PatinoFebruary 3, 2023Posted inpersonal, ProseTags:blog, jam files, personal, writers, writing, writing community33 Comments on The Jam Files #11 — Jet Lagged Edition

Ojibwe Prayer + Update

These days when breath is hard, when new pains & new ailments nearly overtake me, I’m finding it easier to pray through it.

Posted byJennifer PatinoOctober 16, 2022Posted inpersonalTags:chronic illness, chronic pain, health, margaret noodin, ojibwe, ojibwemowin, pancreatitis, personal, personal update, prayer, update32 Comments on Ojibwe Prayer + Update

Awaiting Autumn

I’m being as patient as possible

Posted byJennifer PatinoOctober 8, 2022Posted inpersonal, poetryTags:autumn, chronic illness, chronic pain, personal, poem, poet, poetry, poetry community, poets, writer, writers, writing community32 Comments on Awaiting Autumn

The Jam Files #10 : Just For You

Your homeland stays inside your bloodstream. When you’re away from it for too long your veins begin to burn with longing.

Posted byJennifer PatinoMarch 20, 2022March 20, 2022Posted inpersonal, ProseTags:home, life, march, michigan, personal, Prose, the jam files, writer, writers, writing, writing community27 Comments on The Jam Files #10 : Just For You

The Jam Files #9: Hijacked

As if the body didn’t have enough foreign invaders to fight off.

Posted byJennifer PatinoJanuary 10, 2022January 10, 2022Posted inpersonal, ProseTags:chronic illness, chronic pain, coronavirus, covid 19, health, january, personal, personal essay, Prose, spoonies, the jam files, writer, writers, writing, writing community34 Comments on The Jam Files #9: Hijacked

I’m a Tenant in My Own Body & the Space Keeps Changing

I fought for doctors to listen to me.
To believe me.

Posted byJennifer PatinoJanuary 2, 2022January 2, 2022Posted inpersonal, ProseTags:chronic illness, chronic pain, essay, january, new year, personal, personal essay, Prose, writer, writers, writing41 Comments on I’m a Tenant in My Own Body & the Space Keeps Changing

The Jam Files #8 : A Little Life Update

When too many bad days in a row occur, I start to wonder if this is just how it’s going to be from now on.

Posted byJennifer PatinoNovember 20, 2021Posted inpersonalTags:blog, chronic illness, chronic pain, health, personal, the jam files, update28 Comments on The Jam Files #8 : A Little Life Update

Anthology For a Friend

Now available.

Posted byJennifer PatinoSeptember 16, 2021September 16, 2021Posted inpersonal, poetryTags:anthology, for scott, poems, poetry, poetry community, scott christopher beebe, twitter, writing community

Fevers of the Mind Interview

In which I answer some questions.

Posted byJennifer PatinoJune 26, 2021Posted ininterview, personal, poetryTags:fevers of the mind, interview, poet, poetry community, poets, writer, writers, writing community10 Comments on Fevers of the Mind Interview

The Jam Files #5 — Benumbed

I think I’ve transcended pain flare-ups.
I’ve been husked.

Posted byJennifer PatinoMay 22, 2021May 22, 2021Posted inpersonal, ProseTags:essay, health, pandemic, personal, Prose, writer, writers, writing, writing community16 Comments on The Jam Files #5 — Benumbed

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