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Updates: You can find more of my long-form writing on chronic illness and disability as a guest contributor for The Folia Health Blog

My new creative nonfiction piece, “Are There Block Parties in Heaven?” is coming soon to “The Orange Rose Literary Magazine,” Issue 8.

"I am no longer a twink, but I am here now, the tornado has passed me by, and tonight, I am more myself than I ever allowed."
From Substack: The Chronic Illness Diaries

JONATHAN MICHAEL SAUCEDO

Chicago-based writer, actor, and educator living with a rare autoimmune neuromuscular disorder, sharing hope & light in the dark moments of chronic illness.

AN EDITORIAL NOTE:

Welcome to a permanent, living archive of my published essays, theatrical highlights, and illuminated prose. This space functions as a curated exhibition of the polished pieces.

However, the weekly, unpolished reality of navigating this journey—and managing a beautifully loud, fiercely protective Greek family who handles every crisis with My Big Fat Greek Wedding levels of chaotic love—happens live on my Substack.