Yes. Oh yes.

I have a disabled child, and also have lupus. We spend a lot of time at doctors appointments. I feel like I have this mentality of eh, unless we’re dying, it’s not a big deal. I’m like the opposite of what most people with chronic issues are. Sometimes I worry about how I present to our providers….do I appear neglectful, or laissez faire? Idk. I just feel like after the things I have seen being in healthcare for 17 years, nothing really concerns me unless it’s real real bad.

Spent last night at the ED with my kid who was presenting with a bad infection. They wanted to admit her. I was like no, let’s wait and see what happens after the bolus and some pain meds and a loading dose of IV abx. We don’t need another admission, I can handle it at home. I’m like the opposite of what most parents are.