Life in the Grey: a Column by Bailey Anne Vincent

May 31, 2019May 28, 2019

I Rely on Self-help to Treat My Health Paranoia

Columns, Life in the Grey: a Column by Bailey Anne Vincent

Worrying is one of my most exceptional talents, as illustrated last week when preparing to travel to New York City. I strongly connect with the phrase “dress rehearsing tragedy.” ... Read more

May 17, 2019May 16, 2019

What Happens When I Can’t Afford the Care I Need to Stay Alive?

Columns, Life in the Grey: a Column by Bailey Anne Vincent

Today I couldn’t make an appointment with my primary care physician. Although I still feel new to the area where we live and am not exceptionally close with my ... Read more

May 10, 2019May 8, 2019

Being Sick Is Making Me Crazy (But Don’t Tell Anyone)

Columns, Life in the Grey: a Column by Bailey Anne Vincent

I have a theory: All truly sick people have mental illness. I’m not saying that people who have physical diseases are crazy. (Although some of us may or may ... Read more

May 3, 2019May 2, 2019

Help! I’m Haunted by Old Photos of My Health

Columns, Life in the Grey: a Column by Bailey Anne Vincent

The worst thing about being a writer is being unable to escape old drafts of yourself. Would you believe that the photos you see here were taken on the ... Read more

April 26, 2019April 25, 2019

Don’t Discriminate Against Disabilities and I Won’t Police Your Politics

Columns, Life in the Grey: a Column by Bailey Anne Vincent

I am not a political writer. I am a political person, don’t get me wrong. I have no shame in calling myself “political” because I think that anyone with ... Read more

April 12, 2019June 27, 2019

How to Be a Supermodel When You’re Scared, Sad, and Scarred

Columns, Life in the Grey: a Column by Bailey Anne Vincent

I am becoming a supermodel. OK, not really. But, perhaps I can pretend? I’m traveling to New York with my daughter to take part in a beauty campaign for ... Read more

April 5, 2019April 4, 2019

If I Were the Manic Pixie Dream Girl in My Own Sick Life

Columns, Life in the Grey: a Column by Bailey Anne Vincent

I wish my life was a Cameron Crowe movie. If it were, then after I left my doctor’s appointment this morning, things would have gone differently. If my life ... Read more

March 29, 2019June 3, 2019

Lying Is Good for My Health

Columns, Life in the Grey: a Column by Bailey Anne Vincent

I am a liar. OK, not in a bad way. As an actual profession, I am a liar. As a professional dancer, it’s my job to “lie” to the ... Read more

May 26, 2017March 7, 2019

Being a Patient AND a Person is Impossible

Columns, Life in the Grey: a Column by Bailey Anne Vincent

“You should write about how it’s impossible to have a life and be sick at the same time.” This is what my partner said this morning, after asking him ... Read more

May 12, 2017May 11, 2017

What Is the Hardest Part About Living with Lung Disease?

Columns, Life in the Grey: a Column by Bailey Anne Vincent

“What is the hardest part about living with lung disease?” A curious friend recently asked me this question, and my answer could likely far exceed the maximum word count ... Read more