Submissions for
Vol. 5 are open 

First Anniversary issue

VOLUME 5: HOW DO YOU COPE?

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In honor of COPE Magazine's first anniversary, we want to revisit the theme of our first issue and the core question we explore in every issue: How do people with chronic illnesses cope daily and/or long term?

Some topics to consider:

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• What physical, emotional, and mental challenges do you face on your most difficult days?

• What specific coping mechanisms have you developed that help you through these periods?

• How has your relationship with your body and illness evolved over time?

• What support systems (people, resources, tools) do you rely on during flare-ups?

• What would you want others to understand about your experience during these challenging days?

• What advice would you give to somebody new to the chronic illness community?

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Your reflection may take any creative form that feels comfortable—a personal essay, flash fiction, poem,  photograph, comic, artwork, or anything else you can think of. COPE provides a space to share with others in the chronic illness community how they feel and offers the opportunity to discover new coping strategies.

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Written works should be a MAXIMUM OF 4 PAGES (double spaced, size 12 font).

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You may submit A MAXIMUM OF 2 WORKS for this issue, and please submit them IN 2 SEPARATE FORM RESPONSES.

 

You can choose to answer any question(s) that resonate with you. 

 

COPE magazine will not accept work generated by or partially including AI. 

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DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS SEPTEMBER 20TH, 2026