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Awaiting Autumn

I’m being as patient as possible

Posted byJennifer NealOctober 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 NealMarch 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 NealJanuary 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 NealJanuary 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 NealNovember 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 NealSeptember 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 NealJune 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 NealMay 22, 2021May 22, 2021Posted inpersonal, ProseTags:essay, health, pandemic, personal, Prose, writer, writers, writing, writing community16 Comments on The Jam Files #5 — Benumbed

The Jam Files #3 — From the Fringes

We’ve been running on fumes the past couple of days.

Posted byJennifer NealMarch 9, 2021Posted inpersonal, ProseTags:amwriting, blogging, health, journal, march, personal, poetry, poetry community, the jam files, update, writing, writing community17 Comments on The Jam Files #3 — From the Fringes

Happy Anniversary!

Today is my husband & I’s 7 year wedding anniversary.

Posted byJennifer NealFebruary 7, 2021February 7, 2021Posted inpersonal, poetryTags:amwriting, anniversary, happy anniversary, love, marriage, micropoetry, poem, poetry, poetry community, writing, writing community19 Comments on Happy Anniversary!

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