Episode 45: Channing | Cozying Up with Anxiety
Channing is a rare disease mama who has faced many ups and lots of downs over the last decade of motherhood. Her daughter, Peytan, has a condition called Cystinosis and is in need of a kidney donation. Today Channing is bravely opening up with us about how her anxiety has affected her and her family as they face the unknowns of a rare disease.
Topics we talked about that you do not want to miss:
- Peytan was diagnosed with Cystinosis at 15 months old
- Parenting a rare disease child and a healthy child together
- Living vs deceased kidney donor
- Knowing your anxiety and taking care of your needs
- How you can help Peytan (organ transplant process OR buying a cozy blanket!)
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