Category Archives: Family
What It’s Like to Be an Invisibly Disabled Mother
IT’S HERE TODAY! FJ (Joe, my husband) and I announce Part 1 as a guest on “I Am Not My Pain,” the podcast by Melissa Adams. It debuted at 4am, Central Time, today, June 6, 2023. I speak from my viewpoint as an invisibly disabled mother, and FJ shares his experiences as husband and dad. […]
Continue readingHow to Relate to Extended Family about Chronic Illness
Family relationships with the chronically ill can pose challenges, both for the ill person and their family. Today, we will examine problems along with ideas for solutions. Immediate family includes spouses and children, but not everyone has one of these. However, nearly all people have an extended family. Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. A doctor […]
Continue readingI’m The Biggest Helper With Momma’s Autoimmune Disease
In today’s guest post I interview Heather Yaskiw Foisy about her excellent children’s book. Today I want to take a moment to introduce Heather Yaskiw Foisy who is a chronic illness patient, advocate, and author. Heather and I recently connected via an online chronic illness bloggers group. Like me, Heather aims to help bring knowledge […]
Continue readingImportant Parenthood Preparation Tips for First-Time Moms
Invisibly disabled women come in all ages; some are young and want to start a family. Check out Ashley’s post and her website for more information for new parents with disabilities. Maybe Observers can pick up tips for helping friends. Parenting with invisible disabilities is feasible and exciting. As a mom-to-be, you’re likely feeling the […]
Continue readingMaking Tough Choices
“It's not hard to decide what you want your life to be about. What's hard, she said, is figuring out what you're willing to give up in order to do the things you really care about.”* ― Shauna Niequist, Bittersweet: Thoughts on Change, Grace, and Learning the Hard Way** A succinct description of the dilemma […]
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