Jenifer

My blogs

Gender	Female
Location	MA, United States
Introduction	In 2007, Jenifer Gershman was diagnosed with amyloidosis, a rare and life-threatening disease. The treatment was aggressive, and required her to be separated from her 4 year-old son, Jason, for weeks. The news was devastating, and Jenifer knew she would need to prepare and reassure Jason about her absence, as well as the changes he would see in her physical appearance and abilities. Her book, Where Did Mommy’s Superpowers Go? is a heartwarming story for all parents struggling to balance a serious health crisis while caring for small children, and is a useful tool in helping families prepare for this journey together. What makes this book special and sets it apart from others is that no particular disease or medical treatment is specified, so it can be a resource for any family facing this challenging time, regardless of diagnosis. The story shows the close and loving relationship between a little boy and his mommy. When Mommy gets sick, she talks openly with her son in language he can easily understand, and does so in a positive, upbeat way that is less frightening for him. Her little boy learns what to expect, and along the way, he and Mommy still have some fun!