April 24, 2020

'I feel a lot of pressure to keep Holly alive'

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21 minutes

Kate has spent over six weeks in isolation and is trying to manage the symptoms of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and raise three-year-old daughter Scout.

Her wife Holly is on immunosuppressants and has to shield for 12 weeks but is now going stir-crazy while Scout is becoming clingy and eating significantly less since lockdown started.

Kate weighs up all their mental and physical needs.

Produced by Amy Elizabeth - email [email protected] to get a message to Kate and Holly.

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April 24, 2020

'I feel a lot of pressure to keep Holly alive'

Listen Later

21 minutes

Kate has spent over six weeks in isolation and is trying to manage the symptoms of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and raise three-year-old daughter Scout.

Her wife Holly is on immunosuppressants and has to shield for 12 weeks but is now going stir-crazy while Scout is becoming clingy and eating significantly less since lockdown started.

Kate weighs up all their mental and physical needs.

Produced by Amy Elizabeth - email [email protected] to get a message to Kate and Holly.

Subscribe to this podcast on BBC Sounds or say "Ask the BBC for Ouch" to your smart speaker.

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