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11/09/2026

Managing Persistent Illness: A Q&A With Jenn and Julie Barrett

Managing life with Lyme disease can mean juggling symptoms, medications, appointments, and insurance challenges—all while running low on energy. Jenn Barrett and her mother, Julie Barrett, an occupational therapist, know these demands firsthand. Drawing on Jenn’s experience with Lyme in childhood and a relapse as a young adult, they coauthored 'Managing Persistent Illness: A Hope-Filled Guide to Solving Daily Challenges.'