The Phoenix Zine

Amy has been dealing with her own chronic illness since birth. She had a liver transplant at the age of 5, a heart transplant at the age of 27, and has ongoing health concerns due to her Glycogen Storage Disease Type 3A.

She enjoys exploring issues relevant to people dealing with illness, such as dating, working, family, and independence. Amy is a creative person who uses crocheting, knitting, painting, jewelery making, and writing to express herself and deal with the stress of having a chronic illness.

The phoenix is a mythological bird reborn from its own ashes when it dies. Dealing with chronic illness means rising from the ashes of the life you were ideally going to have, and having the courage to build a new life both sensitive to your medical needs and honouring to the fact you are not your illness. This site is a space where we can exchange thoughts, experiences and support to help you embrace your phoenix. I look forward to hearing from you. amym@phoenixzine.org