Lindsay Karp

Philadelphia

Writer and Personal Essayist at Freelance

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RFK Jr. is dangerous for immunocompromised people like me

3 weeks ago | thehill.com | Lindsay Karp

Last week, as my recent lab results loaded into the patient portal, my fears came true: “No significant level of detectable measles IgG antibody.”My heart sank as I read the words. As someone who is immunosuppressed, I am unable to receive an MMR booster because live attenuated vaccines can potentially cause me severe illness. Suddenly, I felt even more vulnerable than I had only moments before. I began taking immunosuppressants to treat multiple sclerosis in 2017, and my life changed instantly.
Meine Eltern wollten eine sichere Karriere für mich - das rate ich meinen Kindern

1 month ago | businessinsider.de | Lindsay Karp

Die Autorin (nicht im Bild) ist ihrer Leidenschaft nicht gefolgt, weil ihre Eltern ihr dazu geraten haben. SDI Productions/Getty Images Meine Eltern sagten mir, ich solle etwas studieren, um einen Job zu bekommen, mit dem ich meinen Lebensunterhalt bestreiten kann. Niemand riet mir, ich solle einen Beruf wählen, für den ich brenne.
Meine Eltern rieten mir, eine sichere Karriere einzuschlagen – das empfehle ich meinen Kindern für ein glückliches Leben

1 month ago | msn.com | Lindsay Karp

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The Loss of Ariel and Kfir Bibas Is a Loss for Every Mother

2 months ago | parentmap.com | Lindsay Karp

Photo: iStock I’m exhausted from defending myself when I express the fear and despair raging within me since Oct. 7, 2023. Hamas brutally killed around 1200 people and seized more than 200 hostages; children included. If you could see into my soul, you’d understand that my heart aches at the loss of any child — they are all innocent and undeserving of such evil.
Meine Eltern rieten mir zu einer sicheren Karriere - das empfehle ich meinen Kindern

2 months ago | businessinsider.de | Lindsay Karp

Die Autorin (nicht im Bild) ist ihrer Leidenschaft nicht gefolgt, weil ihre Eltern ihr dazu geraten haben. SDI Productions/Getty Images Meine Eltern sagten mir, ich solle etwas studieren, um einen Job zu bekommen, mit dem ich meinen Lebensunterhalt bestreiten kann. Niemand riet mir, ich solle einen Beruf wählen, für den ich brenne.
My parents told me to have a career that could support me. I'm telling my kids to follow their passions.

2 months ago | businessinsider.com | Lindsay Karp

Careers The author (not pictured) didn't follow her passion based on her parents' advice. SDI Productions/Getty Images This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . My parents told me to study something that would pay enough to support myself. No one told me to choose a job I couldn't live without.
「正しい診断までに13年かかった」足の激痛に苦しんだ40代女性、信頼できる医師と出会い必要な治療を受けるためにしたことを告白

2 months ago | womenshealthmag.com | Lindsay Karp

Jump to: 数年間、様々な専門医を訪ねても原因はわからなかった 13年後、私の話を真剣に聞いてくれる神経科医に出会った 1．どんなに長い月日が経っても、諦めるには早すぎる 2．いろいろな医師に会う 3．リサーチスキルを磨く 4．悲しむためのスペースをつくる 5．無意味なコメントは無視する 6．書類を整理する 7．聞きたいことは、あらかじめ書いておく 8．自分の体のことは自分が一番よく分かっている 9．ときどき休む 10．コミュニティを見つける 21歳になってすぐの朝、目覚めると脚がひどく痛み、硬直して歩けなかった。脚を伸ばすのはほぼ不可能で、動かそうとすればするほどズキズキした痛みが強くなる。ウイルス感染症以上の病気をしたことはないし、最近ケガをしたわけでもないので、ビタミン不足かもしれない。病院で診てもらえば、長くても数週間で治るだろうと思っていた。...
Why You Shouldn’t Say ‘Feel Better’ to Someone with Chronic Illness

2 months ago | bezzycopd.com | Lindsay Karp

“Feel better” implies that my chronic illness will somehow go away, even when there’s no known cure. It makes me feel unseen. Chances are you know someone living with multiple sclerosis (MS) because there are about 2.9 million of us worldwide. Perhaps you have a cousin, friend, or child living with this disease, or maybe a co-worker was recently diagnosed.
The One Scene From ‘Virgin River’ That Had Me Conflicted As A Woman With MS

Jan 16, 2025 | scarymommy.com | Lindsay Karp

hate 2 see itSeason six of the hit Netflix show highlighted women’s need for female camaraderie. But they forgot many of us. by Lindsay Karp8 minutes agoCourtesy of NetflixI’m a huge fan of the Netflix show “Virgin River.” I’ve watched every episode, and I’ve concluded that every new mother – especially one like me who has a chronic illness – needs a place like the fictional town of Virgin River.
I Thought Using Savings For A Bar Mitzvah Instead Of College Was A Mistake. Here's What I Got Wrong.

Jan 14, 2025 | yahoo.com | Lindsay Karp

Lindsay Karp with her family at her son's bar mitzvah. Hy Paul Studio, LLCOn the days my two sons were born, we began saving for their bar mitzvahs. In Jewish tradition, it’s customary for a 13-year-old to read from the Torah and then have a party to celebrate their symbolic entrance into adulthood. So, instead of putting money into college savings plans, we saved for their 13th birthdays. When my older son turned 11 and we began planning, I was hesitant to throw a huge bash.

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Lindsay Karp @KarpLindsay

1 Apr 25

I hope you’ll read my op-ed in @thehill: “RFK Jr. is dangerous for immunocompromised people like me” #WritingCommmunity #vaccine #MultipleSclerosis #RFK https://t.co/GIPCqfVwm8

Lindsay Karp @KarpLindsay

20 Feb 25

Are you overwhelmed with the insane amount of school related email in your inbox? If so, check out my article for @Todaysparent #parenting #mothers #kids #WritingCommunity

Today's Parent @Todaysparent

We get emails about class parties, teacher gifts, spirit days and urgent requests for empty toilet paper rolls. And it's all too much. #SchoolEmails #Parenting #ItsEnough #InboxFull https://t.co/GF0FP3VTXz

Lindsay Karp @KarpLindsay

20 Feb 25

RT @Todaysparent: We get emails about class parties, teacher gifts, spirit days and urgent requests for empty toilet paper rolls. And it's…

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Articles

RFK Jr. is dangerous for immunocompromised people like me

Meine Eltern wollten eine sichere Karriere für mich - das rate ich meinen Kindern

Meine Eltern rieten mir, eine sichere Karriere einzuschlagen – das empfehle ich meinen Kindern für ein glückliches Leben

The Loss of Ariel and Kfir Bibas Is a Loss for Every Mother

Meine Eltern rieten mir zu einer sicheren Karriere - das empfehle ich meinen Kindern

My parents told me to have a career that could support me. I'm telling my kids to follow their passions.

「正しい診断までに13年かかった」足の激痛に苦しんだ40代女性、信頼できる医師と出会い必要な治療を受けるためにしたことを告白

Why You Shouldn’t Say ‘Feel Better’ to Someone with Chronic Illness

The One Scene From ‘Virgin River’ That Had Me Conflicted As A Woman With MS

I Thought Using Savings For A Bar Mitzvah Instead Of College Was A Mistake. Here's What I Got Wrong.

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