Chet’la Sebree on How Chronic Illness Forever Altered Her Literary Life

Chet’la Sebree on How Chronic Illness Forever Altered Her Literary Life

“In remodeling my writing practice, I also remodeled who I was, who I could be, as a writer.”

By Chet’la Sebree | May 15, 2026

“Autoimmune Aubade,” a Poem by Chet’la Sebree

“Autoimmune Aubade,” a Poem by Chet’la Sebree

From the Collection “Blue Opening”

By Chet’la Sebree | September 22, 2025

A Poem by Chet’la Sebree

A Poem by Chet’la Sebree

From Her Latest Collection Field Study

By Chet’la Sebree | June 14, 2021

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