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 Sayang by…
Author: StephanieT Tignor
StephanieT Tignor
Stephanie Tignor is a mom of three living in Richmond, Virginia. Stephanie was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at the age of 25, but had experience with chronic illness prior to that from living with her dad who suffered from multiple sclerosis for most of his life. She holds a Bachelor of Music and a Master of Arts in English and works full-time in higher education administration as an international educator.