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When you've seen your child almost die numerous times and you've been living on your nerves for years, your priorities change.

You change. Forever.

Friendships lapse and new friendships form - forged through common hardships.

In this episode of Let's Take Care, mums Jane and Melissa discuss how handling their daughters' illnesses has shaped them.

The two friends explain how trauma has changed their take on life - but they wouldn't have it any other way.

In their usual warm and witty way, Mel and Jane's love and compassion shines through as they talk about their experiences and offer support for other parents of children and young people with disabilities.

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The runaway wheelchair and the havoc of the hoist!

Jane and Melissa look on the bright side in this episode of Let's Take Care, as they remind us laughter really is the best medicine, especially if you're the carer of a young adult or child with disabilities.

The pressure of being a full-time carer is immense and the two mums discuss how looking back on disasters with a smile has helped them face many challenges.

Mel reveals how she put a ghastly social worker in his place and Jane tells us about a toy of Kitty's that went rogue.

This episode is sure to put a smile on your face, whether you're a parent carer or not - and there's help for people who don't know how to act around people with disabilities.

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Being a carer can take a mental and physical toll.

In this New Year episode Jane and Melissa talk about how over the years, they sacrificed their health as they prioritised their children - and why they wished they hadn't.

Melissa opens up about her cancer, and Jane talks about her heart condition.

The two mums share their tips on staying healthy, and they discuss how looking after themselves has made them better parents and partners.

From sound baths to country walks, this episode is full of practical tips plus, as always, plenty of laughs.

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Email us at: letstakecare@bftf.org.uk

#DisabilityAwareness #ChronicIllness #HiddenDisability #SENDParent #AdditionalNeeds #SpecialNeedsParent #DisabilityCommunity #InclusiveFamilies #CarersUK