An iceberg seems appropriate for this post and, the sinking of the Titanic, is a perfect example of not realising the full extent of what lurks beneath the surface, hence the image I chose to use. IMHO! The unseen can sometimes cause more damage than what’s apparent to the...
Articles with the Tag Challenges
Hydrocephalus: Are doctors biased?
A hydro warrior asked me this week: “If you’ve ever gone for a second opinion, have you ever felt the second opinion judging you because of previous treatment you’ve received?” I had to smile at this question because not only have I sought a second opinion but I’ve lost...
Hydrocephalus: Are we our own worst enemies?
How much do you stop yourself from partaking in a discussion or giving your opinion on something? In a work situation for example – Do you ever feel yourself withdrawing because you feel less confident? Because you feel that your opinion isn’t valid or maybe you struggle to make...
Hydrocephalus : Where do you find help for your child in the education system?
Any parent of a child with Hydrocephalus knows that the condition renders certain challenges and difficulties (Saying that feels like an understatement). It’s a journey of discovery with many unknowns and scary pathways. No one person with Hydrocephalus is the same as the next, despite having the same condition. We...
Are you newly diagnosed with Hydrocephalus?
I know at this very moment in time, your head is probably reeling with questions and your body is experiencing fears beyond anything you’ve ever experienced. The moment you heard the words, you probably shut down a bit or tried to absorb every word coming out of the doctor’s...