Visual Art

Dresses I Couldn't Really Try

A dress conveys an architecture nobody else can see.

Chelsey Miguel

Essay

Beyond the Diagnosis: Reclaiming Autonomy in Chronic Care

The radical act of storytelling as survival.

Chelsey Miguel

Poetry

Bitter Sweet

"The sweetness that turns bitter, awoken to their chatter."

Chelsey Miguel

Poetry

Belated

"How I wish I could hold her."

Chelsey Miguel

Poetry

Aftertaste

"Even though you are surrounded by bleakness, I'm unable to comprehend your laughter."

Chelsey Miguel

Visual Art

Blissful Moments Like These

I have always been content with the simple things.

Chelsey Miguel

Op-Ed CW

Things That Helped Me With Lupus

General tips on how to mentally survive and reclaim agency over your own well-being.

Chelsey Miguel

Essay

Students With Chronic Illness Shouldn't Have To Choose Between Health And Education

No student should have to grieve who they used to be while also fighting to keep up in school.

Chelsey Miguel

Poetry

My Name Is...

It's courageous to share your name / Although the classroom is uniform

Chelsey Miguel