the other chronic.

my old pal jenni prokopy (nee jenni grover) has just launched a grand web project, chronic babe, a site for women "living with a chronic health condition or illness." to which she adds:

the emphasis on living is important — when we think of ourselves as "suffering with" or "afflicted by" a chronic condition, we start to adopt the mentality of a victim, something babes just don't buy into..

jenni's always been one of the most well-written people i know, and she faced up to her own fibromyalgia with an impressive directness. also, i had a huge crush on her in 7th grade. so with all that in mind, i encourage you to check it out.