“Burnout” is rampant in the healthcare and caregiving professions. “Compassion fatigue” strikes even the most devoted loved ones and caregivers. These can leave us feeling angry, guilty, confused…or just empty. But they are natural, understandable reactions to the lasting and repeated trauma of supporting others through the worst moments of their lives. Here’s how to recognize their effects early and some things to do when they strike.
Self-advocacy is part of life with a chronic condition. We find ourselves against a healthcare system that doesn’t have our full interests in mind....
Why does a guy with multiple sclerosis jump from a perfectly good plane…a lot? Probably not why you think. It’s about fear and dreams....
Kevin & Don open a discussion about coping with chronic conditions. It’s surprising and overwhelming. There’s a lot more to cope with than you...
