Fatigue is one of the quietest symptoms in childhood arthritis, and one of the easiest to miss. In this second post of my Parent Series, I share what fatigue can look like, what I remember from my own childhood, and how parents can support a child who’s carrying more than they can say.
Invisible pain doesn’t always look the way you expect. Kids learn to hide discomfort in quiet ways, and parents often miss the subtle signs. This post helps you understand what those signs can look like and how to support your child with gentleness and connection.
A recalibration story. Not of surgery, but of the uneven, awkward, hopeful work that comes after. This is where imperfect effort becomes forward motion.
After twenty‑two years of stillness, my body finally remembered how to move. Part 5 traces the breakthrough moments that followed. The first voluntary bend, the rollercoaster ride I thought I’d lost forever, and the quiet bravery of trying again. It’s the chapter where possibility returns and the horizon opens.
