Perhaps one of the most challenging aspects of motherhood with chronic illness is helping your children understand what is going on with your body and encouraging acceptance about how your illness may impact them. How can you help them develop empathy about what you’re experiencing, especially if your illness is invisible? Where’s the line between being honest and making them worry? What’s the best way to address their concerns in kid-friendly language? This is a topic that will likely need to be an ongoing discussion in your family – and sometimes reading a book together can help! Mommy, What’s Wrong?…
Author: Deepa Venkatraman
Deepa Venkatraman
Deepa is a finance and data professional. Mom of two. Deepa is an arthritis warrior and is passionate about discussing chronic illness and mental health. She is also an active yogi who loves strength training.