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I am a sentient flu vaccine and I have a hankering to air some grievances.
Hi dear reader,
Jan 9 • Jess Badger

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a special little message for you
I wanted to take a moment and wish you a happy holiday, from human to human.
Dec 25, 2025 • Jess Badger
"I am a hospital."
A maybe slightly funny story about an ER visit.
Oct 20, 2025 • Jess Badger
dumb ways to die
A recap of public health news this week.
Sep 23, 2025 • Jess Badger
how to get rich on disability in twenty easy steps
As written by a card carrying disabled human person.
Aug 2, 2025 • Jess Badger
dear weary friend who can’t stomach independence day
Dear Weary Friend Who Can’t Stomach Independence Day,
Jul 4, 2025 • Jess Badger
six years ago, I came out
Although Pride Month ended yesterday, I wanted to share with you my coming out post, which I shared on Facebook six years ago.
Jul 1, 2025 • Jess Badger
Jess Badger Writes
Jess Badger Writes
Chaotic good. Honey badger. Formerly gifted science kid with MECFS. Writing wholesome stories, science stuff, and funny anecdotes from bed. Lover of memes.
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MECFS PACE Trial Explanation
John (Oliver) vs. Jon (Stewart) vs. ME
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View from the Trenches of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis
View from the Trenches of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis
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Letters from an American
Heather Cox Richardson
Visible Child: Staying Connected
Visible Child: Staying Connected
Robin Einzig
#ThereForME
#ThereForME
Karen Hargrave
Ijeoma Oluo: Behind the Book
Ijeoma Oluo: Behind the Book
Ijeoma Oluo
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