Moms who have kids with PSA

Great topic, -- @leanned do you have any thoughts?

well im a father with psa. My kids are a little young to show symptoms but everytime one of them has a cramp or growing pains it's always at the back of my mind. I pray every night they don't get it because my pain is getting quite severe and im only 34. No one wants to see their children suffer, im so sorry to hear your daughter has it.

and I often feel like I play both ends of the field with this particular topics. My Mom and I are very close. We talk daily and often see each other at least 3-4 times a week. At the same time, I have 3 kids of my own. I can see the wariness and hurt in her eyes as she asks how I am doing. And I know how she feels as I worry with every ache, pain, and rash my children have.
Because I hate to worry my parents I try very hard to be "fine" but because we are so close, she usually knows better. I try my best to make sure she knows how blessed I am to have her and she always goes out of her way to support me in any way she can. We understand each other and I think as her mom , that is really the best thing in the world.
I try not to totally freak out with every rash, and pray that this passes my children by. But in the meantime, @NerdFergusen I do my best to teach the to be strong, positive, and empathetic because whether it is PsA or not, they will eventually have things in life they can't control, hurdles they have to overcome, and pains they will have to learn to carry with them. The best we can do is equip them with the skills and perspectives they need to not only survive but thrive, despite life's pains.
But I want to send both of you gentle hugs and know that you are not alone in your worries and concerns. 😀
-Leanne, Community Moderator