Survival, Sanity, and Backpack Science

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Broken But Still Breathing, Jen dives into the chaos of back-to-school season through the lens of chronic illness parenting. With humor, honesty, and plenty of practical advice, she shares how to protect your energy, delegate what you can, and build a school-year survival plan that actually works when your body doesn’t cooperate.From setting radical priorities and creating a family “launch pad” by the door to stocking a flare-up survival kit and arranging a carpool tag team, this conversation is packed with realistic strategies for getting through the school year without burning out. Jenni also speaks directly to the quiet guilt many parents carry, offering a compassionate reminder that your kids don’t need perfection — they need you.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the pressure to do it all while managing your health, this episode will leave you feeling understood, encouraged, and a little more prepared for the road ahead.Help support Stasha and Micah: https://gofund.me/4bb9665d7We are not doctors, just two chronic illness patients sharing our perspective, lived experience, and the ins and outs of navigating this journey.Connect with Jen: https://www.instagram.com/jenthegracefuladvocate/?__pwa=1Connect with Stasha: https://www.instagram.com/tenaciousinme/?__pwa=1 Join the Rheumatoid Arthritis Connect Group: connectgroups.arthritis.org/groups/rheumatoid-arthritisUse code Gracefully_Jen for 20% off compression gloves with her affiliate link: https://www.graceandable.com/GRACEFULLY_JEN