Rising Voices of Narcolepsy: Meet Poet Elissa

“My limitations as a person with narcolepsy have imbued my life with remarkable clarity and urgency.”

— Elissa Mullins, RVN Advocate

Our Rising Voices of Narcolepsy Story Sharing live broadcast series continued on November 7th, 2021 with new storyteller Elissa Mullins! Elissa, a writer and librarian from Illinois, joined us to share her narcolepsy journey and answer audience questions.

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About Elissa:

Elissa Mullins is a poet-librarian, introvert, and ailurophile from Urbana-Champaign, Illinois. She was diagnosed with type 2 narcolepsy at age 20 and is sharing her story to raise awareness and advocate for sleep health for all people. As a trained speaker with Project Sleep’s Rising Voices of Narcolepsy program, she will describe how her narcolepsy has shaped the pattern of her young adult life for the better, fomenting a fierce commitment to her art and an attitude of radical self-care.

What is the Story Sharing Series?

The Rising Voices of Narcolepsy Story Sharing Series invites viewers to gather online to watch a Rising Voices of Narcolepsy trained speaker or writer present their story live via Project Sleep’s Facebook page.

About Rising Voices of Narcolepsy Speakers:

To improve public understanding of narcolepsy, Project Sleep’s Rising Voices of Narcolepsy program trains people with narcolepsy to share their stories through public speaking and writing with local communities, healthcare providers, news outlets, blogs and beyond. Combining the power of real-life stories with expert communication strategies, our Rising Voices of Narcolepsy trained speakers and writers are effectively raising awareness and reducing stigma for all those facing narcolepsy.