Katy Mann

Joined July 2019

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I am a 39 year old Mum of three who writes about daily life with a chronic illness, family life and losing my son to meningitis. Hoping to inspire you and give a voice to those who are struggling.

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The Summer Holidays Are a Whole Different Ball Game as a Disabled Parent
We are now in week two of the long, oh so very long, summer holidays. Most parents are either tearing their hair out wondering how to entertain their little terrors (this only becomes a phenomenon in the holidays and weekends, they are perfectly normal human beings at school) or perfectly planning a strict timetable of activities to keep their little angels entertained.
By Katy Mann5 years ago in Families
How We Deal with Our Late Son's Birthday
On Monday, it’s my son Charlie’s ninth birthday. We’re having a party with friends round and their children, lots of party food, a cake and even some cards and presents. Nothing odd there? It sounds like any normal party for any normal nine year old. The difference is that Charlie died when he was three months old, in October 2010.
By Katy Mann5 years ago in Families
Coping With the End of Primary School
As the mother of an 11-year-old currently in Year six, we’re fast approaching the end of primary school with much trepidation. Memories of our brand new bundles of joy are fading fast, and suddenly we have hormonal, lanky pre-teens to deal with.
By Katy Mann5 years ago in Families
Life With a Chronic Illness Often Means a Life With FOMO
If you are anything like me, fast approaching 40, then keeping up with these latest acronyms is an ongoing battle to understand what my pre-teen is talking about! FOMO is ‘the fear of missing out’ if you were wondering. An old university friend had to explain this to me—I found it a particularly interesting one though, as it is very relevant to my life with a chronic illness. The fear of missing out is very real, and consumes my thoughts on a daily basis.
By Katy Mann5 years ago in Longevity

Katy Mann

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The Summer Holidays Are a Whole Different Ball Game as a Disabled Parent

How We Deal with Our Late Son's Birthday

Coping With the End of Primary School

Life With a Chronic Illness Often Means a Life With FOMO

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