Life Above Illness
BLOG BY JENNEH RISHE
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Jenneh’s chronic illness journey started at the age of 26. Four years of searching for answers finally led to diagnosis of thoracic endometriosis. Several years, and several new diagnoses later, Jenneh is using her experience as a nurse and patient to help others along their chronic illness journey.
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Jenneh is the founder of the 501 (c)3 non-profit, The Endometriosis Coalition. Her debut book Part of You, Not All of You: Shared Wisdom and Guided Journaling for Life With Chronic Illness will be released on June 7, 2022 published by Mascot Books.
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Jenneh’s blog focuses on chronic illness, women’s health, endometriosis, advocacy, mental health, and self care.
My Story: Journeying through Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, heart disease, and lupus
My Story: Journeying through Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, heart disease, and lupus
5 Benefits of journaling for life with chronic illness
Journaling is often thought of as a form of self-expression, but focused journaling can also be a way to improve your quality of life.
Lessons learned as a nurse with chronic illness
It told me that healing has many different meanings. It taught me that sometimes, the strongest thing I can do is to surrender to my circumstances, and pick back up when I’m ready and able— not a second sooner.