Poetry Collections for the Chronic Illness and Disability Community

My poetry is written to not only celebrate the diversity and resilience of the chronic illness and disability community, but also to better inform our allies of the medical and social barriers we continue to face in today’s inaccessible world. While I advocate for better public education, and greater representation of our community, I also passionately believe that art borne from personal experience has the power to communicate the disabled experience in a way that facts alone cannot.

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A book cover featuring a dark, hospital corridor surrounded by orange flames. It features the title: "Burns Unit - Poetry to Heal the Wounds of Medical Gaslighting."

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Written almost entirely from her smartphone in bed, Jess Gregory’s debut poetry collection “Burns Unit” explores the modern epidemic of medical gaslighting and negligence, and the way that it disproportionately affects young, undiagnosed patients.

Based on her own experiences navigating the western medical system, Jess uses “Burns Unit” to stand in solidarity with other members of the disability and chronic illness community, reflecting on their shared trauma, but equally recognising their incredible strength and resourcefulness in the face of adversity.

An emotional collection that is ultimately about “grieving, growing, and finding self-reliance and compassion in the darkest of times.”

A book cover featuring a dark, ominous sketch of a tornado against a pale, grey background. It features the title: "Surviving Tornadoes."

Coming Winter 2024!

Join disabled writers Aasiyah Bartle and Jess Gregory on their path to radical self-compassion and acceptance, even when they “can’t help but feel this world wasn’t made for [them]”.

A reflection on the highs and lows of life that make us who we are, “Surviving Tornadoes” is a celebration of the relentless strength of trauma survivors and their ability to re-claim their voices, no matter how hard others may have tried to silence them. 

This collection of poems is split into three sections: Broken Pieces – childhood and generational trauma, Loving You – challenging relationships on the journey to womanhood, and All That Remains – chronic health conditions and the way that our early relationships shape our responses to them.      

Inspired by nature, folklore, and classic literature, “Surviving Tornadoes” explores these heavy topics through magical worlds, while simultaneously inviting the reader into its authors’ most private, human thoughts. A sensory experience that is heightened even further by the inclusion of Aasiyah’s beautiful, original illustrations. 

A must-read for anyone on the courageous journey of unraveling the impact of their past.