Hey Girlfriend,

I have kids, too, and severe peripheral neuropathy in both feet. I'm 39 and my kids are a little older, but I think the most important thing is that you're really honest with them. I know your kids are very young, but they will understand if you tell them what's going on. Tell them that you have a problem that makes you hurt all the time. Tell them you'll be okay, but sometimes you need to rest and take it easy. I was afraid my kids would think I was weak, or no fun, but they totally understood and they treated me accordingly. They understood that sometimes I can't do physical games, so we sit together and talk or read or watch a movie. As long as they know how much you love them (I tell them a million times a day), they're going to be fine. I wish you the very, very best. Don't be afraid to be honest with them.