Jessica Freeborn
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I love telling stories that inspire and resonate with readers. Professionally, I'm a health and wellness freelance writer, but here I do a little bit of everything.
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5 things to remember when you go to the doctor
Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is based on my experience and knowledge and does not constitute medical advice. It should not serve as a substitute for advice from your primary care provider or other licensed medical professionals.
By Jessica Freeborn4 years ago in Longevity
The Best of Times and the Worst of Times
"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us..."
By Jessica Freeborn4 years ago in Motivation
Goofy, Honest, Bold
He came to my church as the associate pastor when I was fifteen. He immediately started working with the youth group ministry. So, naturally, our paths crossed early on in his ministry career at the church. I was a skeptical teenager, wary and critical of new leadership.
By Jessica Freeborn4 years ago in Humans
Honest, Brave, and Generous
My grandma's birthday is March 11th. She died back in 2018. Her birthday is around the same time as my brother's, so we would often get together for joint celebrations. The last time I saw her was at one of those birthday lunches. I remember my aunt somehow managed to pay that time around. My grandma was less than thrilled about that, but we were still happy to be together.
By Jessica Freeborn4 years ago in Families
I adopted a first-year college student: here's how it worked out.
Young adults look back on their college years with mixed feelings. Some regret the amount of time they spent partying and procrastinating. Others wish there had been a way to reduce their student loans.
By Jessica Freeborn4 years ago in Humans
Normal or Special?
"I'm not normal," I say. This is usually followed by a laugh and a question. "What is normal, anyway?" I ask. Some days I want to be normal. I want to fit in with the pack and not stand out. I put plenty of pressure on myself to meet expectations and make sure I'm doing just as good as everyone else. You don't want to be "that person." I don't want to be so outlandishly different that no one accepts me.
By Jessica Freeborn4 years ago in Motivation
