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Janet Jay
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Journalist and Communication Specialist, Freelance
Austin
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Biography
I am a freelance writer and journalist based out of Austin, Texas. I’m proud to have published extensively over the last decade+ as a freelance journalist, copywriter and communications specialist, including articles in national and international publications like Popular Science, VICE Motherboard and Maxim. I have recently started a personal blog at janetjay.com where I write about life with chronic pain. I also work part time for US Pain Foundation, writing for their incredible INvisible Project magazine and producing articles like this one. I am a proud member of US Pain’s Disparity Solutions Advisory Council and I also volunteer with Parking Mobility, an amazing organization that supports accessible parking.
disability, healthcare tourism,Health technology, chronic illness politics, chronic pain medicine
Content
For National Mental Health Month, 6 beautiful poems about mental health & chronic pain-- & despite them!
By Janet Jay Verified| janetjay.com@ Poems about mental health, chronic pain or other invisible disabilities, just like quotes on the subject, tend to be sappy as hell (except those quote pages I put together, of course). And that is extremely not my jam. But something doesn’t have to be about a specific condition to touch a chord re: the boredom, the fight, the loneliness… the whole slog of it all.
Is your room contributing to your insomnia? Free printable to identify the top causes of your insomnia and how to avoid them
By Janet Jay Verified| janetjay.com@ If you’re someone who beds down at night only to stare at the wall, have you ever considered whether your room could be contributing to your insomnia? Not being able to sleep sucks, and the combo of chronic pain and insomnia (or fibromyalgia and insomnia, or ADHD and insomnia…) is even worse. The pain cycle (see infographic!) is a hell of a companion to drag along: the more you hurt, the less you sleep, which makes you hurt more, which makes you sleep less. Rinse & repeat.
By Janet Jay Verified| janetjay.com@ Building a healthy relationship despite chronic pain is a complex dance, one that requires grace, patience, and of course love. Whether it’s you or your partner who’s in this continuous battle, the experience affects your relationship. But here’s what I’ve learnedāboth from personal experience and from others walking this path: it’s not just about managing pain, it’s about managing understanding, and support in ways that make your love and relationship stronger.
Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
De Pere, Wisconsin, United States