Empowered by Illness Introduction

This podcast, Empowered by Illness, discusses the challenges of living with genetic disorders and chronic illness, especially when parenting children with the same issues. The host, Jessica, shares her own experiences of becoming extremely sick, experiencing physical limitations, speech and memory problems, and intense pain. She emphasizes that this podcast aims to provide a true understanding of the hardships faced in this life, and invites guests to share their perspectives as well. The podcast is not for the faint of heart, but aims to foster self-discovery and empathy for those living with chronic illness. Welcome to Empowered by Illness, a podcast relating to genetic disorders while battling chronic illness and parenting children with the same issues. My name is Jessica, I'm here to take you for a journey of rare discovery, that amazing detection of genetic disorders. Seven years ago, I started on a path no one ever wanted to begin. I became extremely sick to the point of not being able to hold up my own weight, couldn't grip things, my speech and memory were affected negatively, as well as immense pain. I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. That was just the beginning of the journey we now call our lives. It may have started with me, but much to my dismay, it did not end with my struggles. This podcast is all about living with genetic disorders while battling chronic illness and raising children with the same problems. I will speak from my point of view on how life truly is for the chronically ill. Also in this podcast, I will get opinions from parents, professionals or anyone else that is able to give a true revelation in this way of life. This is not for the faint of heart and can be hardly discussed due to the nature of the hardships people in this life of chronic illness endure. Join me in self-discovery and helping others to have a true understanding of this life of a lot no one should.