Most of us crave intimacy. Not only on a physical level, but more importantly on an emotional, intellectual, experiential,…
Ann Reynoso
Ann Reynoso lives in Alvin, Texas, working and volunteering as a patient advocate for those with disabilities and communities that struggle with inequalities in health and social care. She was diagnosed at age 53 on December 2019 with lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia and pulmonary fibrosis. Her wonderful support team includes her husband and daughter. She writes both to regain a sense of achievement, post-diagnosis, and to make sure no one feels alone in their journey of navigating rare illness.
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Articles by Ann Reynoso
Being my own advocate means having to be resilient, a trait I have come to acquire. The past two…
Today’s inspiration comes from a brainstorming session I had with fellow columnists. Speaking with other people who live with…
“But if these years have taught me anything it is this: you can never run away. Not ever. The only…
I am finally on the road to a better understanding of my disease, lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia (LIP), and the course…
I am an advocate for my rare disease, but I still can’t describe it. Several weeks ago, I went to…
As a research sociologist, my goal is to research anything and everything I need answers to. I often become…
How do you learn to love your body while struggling with a rare illness? I used to ask myself…
My husband is retiring in a couple weeks. I’m not of retirement age, but sometimes life happens and decisions are…
I had an epiphany last week: It’s hard to find a job! My first thought was that it must be…