Why Does Mommy Hurt?

A young boy navigates life with his mother's chronic illness, finding strength and understanding.

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22 pages

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Bookroo's summary

A young boy embarks on a heartfelt journey to understand his mother's chronic illness. As he learns to cope, the story opens up conversations about the impact of illness on family life. Can he find strength and understanding in the face of adversity? This tale empowers children and offers guidance for families dealing with conditions like Lupus and Fibromyalgia.

From the publisher

The children of people with chronic illness and pain suffer quietly. “Why Does Mommy Hurt?” is a joyful, yet honest, portrayal of family life burdened with chronic illness. This is a delightful story told by a young boy learning to understand and cope with his mother’s illness. The story creates natural opportunities for families to talk about both the symptoms of chronic illness, and how they affect family life. Even more importantly, the story puts power into the hands of the children. It also offers a helpful “Tips and Resources” section for parents! This book is appropriate for a wide-variety of illnesses associated with chronic pain, such as: Lupus, Lyme Disease, ME, CFS, Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Autoimmune Disease, and many others.

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