Honest conversations about the beautiful, messy, and exhausting reality of parenting a child with a medically complex condition.

When “How Are You?” Feels Like an Impossible Question

When “How Are You?” Feels Like an Impossible Question

When “How Are You?” Feels Like an Impossible QuestionMichaela McCoin
Published on: 24/03/2025

“How are you?” they ask. “How are the kids doing?” How to answer that? Well, she is currently not in the hospital

Reflections
When Grief Doesn't End: Understanding the Chronic Sorrow of Medical Parents

When Grief Doesn't End: Understanding the Chronic Sorrow of Medical Parents

When Grief Doesn't End: Understanding the Chronic Sorrow of Medical ParentsMichaela McCoin
Published on: 11/03/2025

This isn't the kind of grief that people write sympathy cards for. It's different, persistent, and often misunderstood.

Reflections
Finding Your Dreams in the Midst of Medical Parenting

Finding Your Dreams in the Midst of Medical Parenting

Finding Your Dreams in the Midst of Medical ParentingMichaela McCoin
Published on: 04/03/2025

Between coordinating care plans, rushing to appointments, and managing daily needs, it sometimes feels impossible to even remember what *you* wanted for yourself.

Reflections
Today is a Whole Day

Today is a Whole Day

Today is a Whole DayMichaela McCoin
Published on: 20/02/2025

This is not a completely crazy day. It’s kind of how things go. Regardless she’s happy trying, putting in her best effort...

Reflections

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