tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12707009.post7336099519540700675..comments2023-11-02T09:34:05.941-04:00Comments on The Seated View: 5 Tips on Helping a Parent with Chronic Pain or Illness: A Guestpost & Giveaway by Elizabeth M. CristyLene Andersenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11223128667829847717noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12707009.post-33382534911835019282018-04-17T15:03:53.746-04:002018-04-17T15:03:53.746-04:00I just want to send some love to all mamas with ch...I just want to send some love to all mamas with chronic pain. I have watched my mom live with fibro for 30 yrs and it amazes me how strong and amazing she is in that she never complains and always does everything she can for me. Now that I'm almost 40 and she is 64 I realize how much this actually means, and what she had to sacrifice to make sure our childhoods were still enjoyable while suffering and a single mom. Thank you mamas, nothing you do is in vain, everything counts and someday when your kids are grown they will understand what you've done for them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12707009.post-4911452935047488222015-12-23T11:44:01.052-05:002015-12-23T11:44:01.052-05:00Let us all be thankful to those medicines, supplem...Let us all be thankful to those medicines, supplements and other that helps fight <a href="https://aliciakali.com/press/" rel="nofollow">chronic pain</a>. It's a big help for everyone.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06356214012814661584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12707009.post-55747429514040076892015-02-13T11:32:17.199-05:002015-02-13T11:32:17.199-05:00My sister is suffering with chronic pain, and I...My sister is suffering with chronic pain, and I've been wondering what I can do to help take some of the burden off of her. I had no idea that it was so bad, in some cases, that simple tasks such as picking up groceries was unbearable. I will try and see if I can do these simple chores for my sister to improve her quality of living. <a href="http://www.gerlemanclinic.com/about" rel="nofollow"><br />Chronic Pain</a>Ronald Swansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13804835463193996495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12707009.post-12641673227777555202014-07-23T16:09:17.540-04:002014-07-23T16:09:17.540-04:00Kerry, you won! Please respond with your email add...Kerry, you won! Please respond with your email address! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04793878503614155694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12707009.post-69115887902514685862014-07-20T12:59:28.377-04:002014-07-20T12:59:28.377-04:00What a great idea. I would love to have a copy fo...What a great idea. I would love to have a copy for my 4 year old. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12707009.post-49273526619641957722014-07-20T10:44:55.887-04:002014-07-20T10:44:55.887-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12707009.post-67910671708808433442014-07-20T10:36:54.566-04:002014-07-20T10:36:54.566-04:00What a wonderful book giveaway and great tips! My ...What a wonderful book giveaway and great tips! My older kids understand well but the little one's not so much. I have FM and Lupus and am so excited by this book! I am a 36yr old mom of 6 and struggle with what I used to be everyday but also very proud of what I do accomplish..My email is rsailorjohnson at AOL DOT comGypsyBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04943076603486559583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12707009.post-81501635394956135132014-07-19T08:17:36.186-04:002014-07-19T08:17:36.186-04:00Hi. I was diagnosed with stills disease, juvenile ...Hi. I was diagnosed with stills disease, juvenile idiopathic arthritis at 8yrs old. I'm now 39 with a beautiful one year old. I'd love a copy of your book, to help me, my husband and my little girl. I'm still struggling and trying to 'have it all' I knew it would be hard. Maybe your book can help me start the conversation with others ascwell as gelp my little girl. Kerrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12707009.post-76879531854380079842014-07-16T23:08:45.215-04:002014-07-16T23:08:45.215-04:00With RA and fibromyalgia I welcome any of these th...With RA and fibromyalgia I welcome any of these things and have wonderful friends who do. I am blessed. Jackie Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00702500877748394126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12707009.post-26495419006436647492014-07-16T13:19:57.821-04:002014-07-16T13:19:57.821-04:00Thank you so much for this post. I'm in tears ...Thank you so much for this post. I'm in tears now.... somebody gets it! I am very fortunate to have some wonderful people who support me, but still, life with a 3 year old is very challenging when you're housebound and physically unable to carry out even basic care needs for her. This was so not what I had dreamed and hoped her childhood would be like (I got I'll after I had her). The book sounds amazing. I'm so glad to have found this post and will be adding, at very least, a link to it from my blog. Thank you x higgles1978 at yahoo dot comRachelhttp://www.cheeringfromsidelines.blogspot.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12707009.post-73200813691681204052014-07-16T08:47:12.438-04:002014-07-16T08:47:12.438-04:00Number 1 and Number 5 are huge for me. People ask...Number 1 and Number 5 are huge for me. People ask all the time how they can help and I always say if they are going to somewhere fun, invite my kids (I'll pay their way). It isn't so much that I need the break as I don't want my kids missing out on fun things because I am not well. Education is key too. I often get " You don't look sick". I know the person means well,, but if they were truly educated on chronic illness/pain they wouldn't say that. Thank you for writing this and for writing your book. I would love to win a copy of your book. Melissa Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03385841102163124156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12707009.post-23377113801857529132014-07-16T07:15:15.751-04:002014-07-16T07:15:15.751-04:00Beauty book! Being a mom, grandma, and a great gr...Beauty book! Being a mom, grandma, and a great grandmother, I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia 20 years ago. Having two sons being a college student and working wasn't easy, but I had to care for them and explain why I was on pain .Although they fully didn't understand I appreciate the fact that in spite of their age they did help me out in assisting with chores and was supportive. Now that they're adults and reside in different states I live alone and still explain to them about chronic pain, and what my life is like now. They still don't fully understand why I'm not better. Education and effective communication is everlasting no matter what age a child is, as a parents I still must explain my condition as it frequently changes. I must continue to stay strong and care for myself. Living alone isn't easy, and I've also noticed I must educate adults that are in my life. Chronic pain is real and it's difficult on children having to be caretakers, I certainly give all parents a 'job well done' in teaching your children about Living with pain...and I wish everyone well.<br />~Michelle~https://www.blogger.com/profile/03726323407857325556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12707009.post-33071952075572084122014-07-16T03:36:47.828-04:002014-07-16T03:36:47.828-04:00I have had chronic fibromyalgia and chronic fatigu...I have had chronic fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue since I was 13 - 25 years ago! Now I'm a mother with a 9 yo and a 5 yo, with a loving husband and a supportive family, but I'd love to read this to the children to help expand their understanding and openly express how they feel. Thank you for your hard work! <br />sam.hc.elegance@gmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12707009.post-83399798111231855212014-07-15T23:13:47.914-04:002014-07-15T23:13:47.914-04:00I have Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, which take...I have Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, which takes its toll on my body and my family. My 5 year old son is always asking me why I can't join in on certain things, or why I sleep so much. I would love to be able to read him this book! Thank you so much! <br />kbmcneeley@hotmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12707009.post-89524808752490701482014-07-15T16:53:23.079-04:002014-07-15T16:53:23.079-04:00Wonderful post! I've recently become a mum thr...Wonderful post! I've recently become a mum through fostering (and hopefully adopting!), and while it is the most amazing and enriching thing I have ever done, it is certainly challenging as a woman with a disability. I would love to have this book to read with my little munchkin!Ponyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15502461808889145260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12707009.post-26069895442679597102014-07-15T09:24:37.627-04:002014-07-15T09:24:37.627-04:00Thank you for sharing your wisdom and "ninja&...Thank you for sharing your wisdom and "ninja" moves. Even typing your story and sharing it is a bold move when chronic pain is a part of your life. I feel like there is so little out there about the parenting side of chronic pain, like why I always am tired and why bedtime sometimes feels like a fight for survival (if you don't go to bed, when can I go to bed?!). I have a 4 and 6 year old and an amazing partner. Both of these blogs will be added to my collection of tools that give me hope, support, and ideas. Thank you both. liora.brosbeATgmailDOTcomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12707009.post-80882450675569484042014-07-14T12:28:44.283-04:002014-07-14T12:28:44.283-04:00I'm the mommy of a bright and busy two-year ol...I'm the mommy of a bright and busy two-year old and I have EDS-H, fibro, and arthritis. I would love to win this book!<br />abitterknitterATgmailDOTcomAllisonhttp://abitterknitter.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com