Lyme Voice Radio, Discussing Your Lyme Disease Journey With Aaron & Sarah Sanchez

Dr. Shelly Gruenig talks about her most important role as a mom. And how as a family they have supported their teenager with chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia.    -What kind of physician are you seeing, can they diagnose and treat? If you want to get better, you have to see physicians who can walk you down that path towards wellness   -One of the things that I hear from parents who are trying to help their teens is that it looks like depression.    Talking Points: Knowing when to advocating for them. But also empowering them to become independent. Addiction vs. Dependency-Helping teens deal with chronic pain. Becoming a coach and encouraging them. Teens have to decide for themselves what they are willing to implement.   Quotes: "I felt like I was sitting on her coattails, trying to hold her back”-Dr. Shelly Gruenig "I thought I was going crazy, I never knew this was because of my chronic illness.”-Makenzie Gruenig “Chronic pain takes a part of your soul.”-Aaron Sanchez "I could see more clear