What Does “Simplicity” Mean?
"Simplicity" is an idea I have strived to achieve since the beginning of my illness. On May 24, 2017 I was admitted to the hospital with...
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Jacob Haendel
Jan 23, 20214 min
A Day In The Life of Jacob
“What does your daily routine look like Jacob, if you can’t move or really do much?” you might ask... Well, let me tell you. Each day,...
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Jacob Haendel
Oct 24, 20204 min
Simplistic Joys Of Life: Coming Back From Locked-In Syndrome
When I first was able to use a Megabee, just communicating with people was amazing. Being able to express my needs was a gift...
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Jacob Haendel
Oct 3, 20206 min
Hypoxic Hallucinations: Realizations and Reflections
Even before I was discharged back to MassGeneral Hospital from Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital-Cambridge for many other...
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Jacob Haendel
Sep 12, 20208 min
My Experiences with Everyday Technology
Around the time when I was non-verbal and crossing over to early communication, Apple products began to play an invaluable role in my...
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Jacob Haendel
Aug 28, 202010 min
Surgery Storytime: My Fingers Have Eyelashes
Tomorrow morning, on the 5th, I’ll be woken up at 4:45 am to get ready to travel by ambulance to the Wang Building at MGH. I’ll be having su
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Jacob Haendel
Aug 15, 20207 min
Misunderstood: Life Without a Voice
I have been misunderstood since August 2017, about three months after my diagnosis of Toxic Acute Leukoencephalopathy. Even though I can now
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Jacob Haendel
Aug 9, 20209 min
The Path of Destruction Caused by Opiates
On May 11, 2014, I headed from Boston to Philadelphia for my Pop-Pop’s 90th birthday celebration with my girlfriend and sister. On the way..
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