When a family member has chronic illness, Abram Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs pyramid might look more like a block of Swiss cheese than a model of human fulfillment.
Thank you for this beautiful interview. We are dealing with my husband’s diagnosis of a chronic illness that has changed our lives and relationship and it has been difficult.
My heart goes out to you. A new diagnosis isn’t treated like something to grieve, but it is a death of sorts, and I think it would help us breathe more easily and with perspective and understanding if we allowed ourselves to feel that loss fully. Wishing you and your family much peace in the days ahead.
A heartfelt thank you , Rene Morales and your family , for sharing such an intimate conversation with strangers in hopes of helping others. I am honored and humbled to have been invited to ‘sit’ at your table. And thank you Kimberly for always showing us why people confide in you and trust you with their story.
This is so remarkable. I think one of the things I worry about most in our current US healthcare climate (or lack thereof) is all the people with chronic conditions who don't have a partner or families to be there. I think it's so important that we show that kind of familial caring and empathy... so that even as we build chosen families, we have these wonderful models to look to for ways to live.
God you’re so right. I can’t fathom navigating these illnesses alone, though many do. The medical system is so fragmented, over-taxed and impersonal that it feels like we’re failing our patients in so many ways, especially when it comes to integrating the impacts of illness on the multi-faceted aspects of our lives outside the clinic.
Thank you for sharing this interview. It's amazing how chronic pain can bring a family closer. I had a friend who had this disease. You would never know of her debilitating pain. Sending prayers to the Morales family.
Well it’s certainly a testament to the family, as pain can also tear families apart. I know the Morales family wouldn’t call it a walk in the park, and there were months and years where it nearly broke them, but it was a privilege to hear how they survived and I hope their story will offer a glimpse of what is possible. Thank you for watching.🙏
The resilience to keep moving forward, while at the same time knowing when to yield, is so uplifting. Thank you for sharing the story of this inspiring family.
Always both, isn’t it. Movement and surrender. Expansion and contraction. Thanks for watching Michael, I’m sure you and your family have your own version of this story.
Thank you for producing and sharing the bittersweet, yet uplifting life of the Morales family. It is a precious gift to be invited into their love-bubble. You may be interested in this Emotional Pyramid of needs, written by Susan David, who wrote 'Emotional Agility': https://www.susandavid.com/resource/emotional-pyramid-of-needs/ it resonates with my experience.
Thank you Victoria. I appreciate all the work you do to raise awareness and create solidarity and space for the caregivers of this world. Their voices and experiences are so important.
Thank you for this beautiful interview. We are dealing with my husband’s diagnosis of a chronic illness that has changed our lives and relationship and it has been difficult.
My heart goes out to you. A new diagnosis isn’t treated like something to grieve, but it is a death of sorts, and I think it would help us breathe more easily and with perspective and understanding if we allowed ourselves to feel that loss fully. Wishing you and your family much peace in the days ahead.
A heartfelt thank you , Rene Morales and your family , for sharing such an intimate conversation with strangers in hopes of helping others. I am honored and humbled to have been invited to ‘sit’ at your table. And thank you Kimberly for always showing us why people confide in you and trust you with their story.
Had you been in person, slices of pie would’ve been offered too. Thank you for your empathic heart dear Lor. ❤️
This is so remarkable. I think one of the things I worry about most in our current US healthcare climate (or lack thereof) is all the people with chronic conditions who don't have a partner or families to be there. I think it's so important that we show that kind of familial caring and empathy... so that even as we build chosen families, we have these wonderful models to look to for ways to live.
God you’re so right. I can’t fathom navigating these illnesses alone, though many do. The medical system is so fragmented, over-taxed and impersonal that it feels like we’re failing our patients in so many ways, especially when it comes to integrating the impacts of illness on the multi-faceted aspects of our lives outside the clinic.
Thank you for sharing this interview. It's amazing how chronic pain can bring a family closer. I had a friend who had this disease. You would never know of her debilitating pain. Sending prayers to the Morales family.
Well it’s certainly a testament to the family, as pain can also tear families apart. I know the Morales family wouldn’t call it a walk in the park, and there were months and years where it nearly broke them, but it was a privilege to hear how they survived and I hope their story will offer a glimpse of what is possible. Thank you for watching.🙏
So true about pain tearing families apart.
Beautiful family! Wow!! Thank you so much for sharing 💗🙏
Thank you for leaning your soft heart into their story Veronika.🩷
The resilience to keep moving forward, while at the same time knowing when to yield, is so uplifting. Thank you for sharing the story of this inspiring family.
Always both, isn’t it. Movement and surrender. Expansion and contraction. Thanks for watching Michael, I’m sure you and your family have your own version of this story.
Thank you for producing and sharing the bittersweet, yet uplifting life of the Morales family. It is a precious gift to be invited into their love-bubble. You may be interested in this Emotional Pyramid of needs, written by Susan David, who wrote 'Emotional Agility': https://www.susandavid.com/resource/emotional-pyramid-of-needs/ it resonates with my experience.
Thank you Victoria. I appreciate all the work you do to raise awareness and create solidarity and space for the caregivers of this world. Their voices and experiences are so important.
Powerful story - especially love hearing the perspective and support of Rene's kids.