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How do you cope? 

 

In honor of the magazine title the inaugural issue will explore: How do people with chronic illnesses cope daily and/or long term?

To provide some context:

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• What physical, emotional, and mental challenges do you face on your most difficult days?

• What specific coping mechanisms have you developed that help you through these periods?

• How has your relationship with your body and illness evolved over time?

• What support systems (people, resources, tools) do you rely on during flare-ups?

• What would you want others to understand about your experience during these challenging days?

• What advice would you give to somebody new to the chronic illness community? 

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Your reflection may take any creative form that feels comfortable -- a personal essay, flash fiction, poem, photograph, or artwork. In this issue, COPE provides a space to share with others in the chronic illness community feel and offers the opportunity to discover new coping strategies.

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You can choose to answer any question(s) that resonate with you. 

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COPE magazine does not accept work generated by AI 

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DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS AUGUST 1, 2025