Tessa PermarTessa Permar grew up on the island of Noepe (also called Martha's Vineyard), where she currently resides. She grew up dancing and trained to become a choreographer. At age 25, Tessa moved back home to treat chronic Lyme Disease. During this time, shestarted writing, cooking, and dating. She has since worked as a chocolatier and a job coach, supporting individuals with barriers to employment due to disability, illness, and mental health diagnoses. Tessa continues to choreograph and teaches accessible dance and movement classes. She will one day escape Martha's Vineyard and be able to buy socks whenever she wants. Until then, she writes, dances, and spends quality time with Ivy and Elena. Find her at: https: //howtobesick.substack.com/ Read More Read Less