Measles and My Sister
March 28, 2025
For every 1,000 cases of measles, one would develop into a life-long disability. My sister’s case was one.
Escaping My Anti-Vaccine Upbringing
March 27, 2025
My aunt fell fully into the anti-vax movement. She was an authority figure in my life, so I fell headfirst into it with her.
How Meningitis Affected My Brain – and My Life
January 30, 2025
I survived meningitis, seemingly unaffected. It took years to understand the true impact.
How I Lost My Daughter to Measles
January 13, 2025
Measles has a terrible side effect most people don't know about.
Raised Without Modern Medicine
December 11, 2024
I grew up in a Christian Scientist household. When I turned 18, I became a rebel.
The Emotional Toll of Polio
December 9, 2024
Six months after I beat my polio infection, I re-learned how to walk. But my life wasn't the same.
A Flu Fever Dream
November 11, 2024
I was at work with mild symptoms and within half a day I was hallucinating.
Growing Up in an Anti-Vax Family
October 28, 2024
I was never convinced that vaccines were bad, but I was too young to question why my mother wouldn’t let me get them.Â
Kids With Transplants Need Community Immunity
October 21, 2024
My son is now almost three-and-a-half years old. His life shouldn’t be about us trying to dodge diseases.
How Kindness Changed My Mind About Vaccines
October 14, 2024
When it came time to enter college, I was horrified that I needed vaccinations to attend.