Parents with Chronic Illness • A Love Letter to You
A letter to the parents with chronic illness - you are not a failure - your sickness has not lessened who you are, but has added to it.
Posts by Emily J. Maurits
Emily J. Maurits
Chronic Joy® Contributing Writer
After working for several years in public health, Emily is studying theology. She believes we are all called to love suffering people because it is what Jesus did. She is passionate about equipping and encouraging others to do just that and founded calledtowatch.com for the family and friends of those with chronic illness. As well as uncovering God's presence in the chaos of life, she enjoys reading, running, and writing. Check out her memoir Two Sisters & a Brain Tumour.
Prayer, Healing, and Chronic Illness
Prayer seems to offer hope for physical healing, yet with chronic illness hope is often crushed, making prayer and healing a sensitive and vulnerable topic.
Watcher • Caregiver
For years I never considered that the label "Caregiver" belonged to me. It seemed too formal, too restrictive, too important for what I did to help my chronically ill mum. Hugs and housework and understanding. Surely those didn’t deserve such a label?
“I’m Fine, Don’t Worry About Me!”
There is nothing easy about watching others struggle with chronic illness. In watching and caregiving, we suffer too.
