Hi there! Welcome to Chronically Sick Mama, a family-run, disability-owned business born out of love, resilience, and a bit of chaos (okay, a lot of chaos). If you’ve ever felt like life with a chronic illness is a full-time job no one applied for, you’re in good company. We get it because we’re living it too.

How It All Began

In 2023, I’m Louise, the ‘Chronically Sick Mama’ herself—started sharing my journey with chronic illness on TikTok. What began as a personal diary quickly became a space where thousands of people living with chronic illness connected, shared their struggles, and felt seen. Honestly? I was blown away. It turns out, I wasn’t the only one frustrated by the lack of support from GPs, the medical world, and even the products meant to help us.

Amid all this, I realized something: there’s power in community. The love and understanding from the chronic illness community inspired me to create Chronically Sick Mama, a shop filled with products designed to bring comfort, joy, and a little sparkle to those of us navigating life with chronic illnesses or disabilities.

Running a Business with Chronic Illness (a Comedy of Errors)

Let’s be real—starting a business with unpredictable health is no picnic. Some days, it’s all systems go, and other days, it’s a “Netflix and heating pad” kind of vibe. Throw in two toddlers under two, my husband Mike juggling about 10 roles at once, and a house that sometimes looks like a toy explosion...well, let’s just say it’s never boring around here.

But here’s the thing: every product we make, every design we create, and every package we send out is done with care, love, and a real understanding of what life with chronic illness is like. We might take a little longer to get things done (thank you for your patience!), but we promise it’s worth the wait.

What Makes Us Different?

At Chronically Sick Mama, we’re not just selling products—we’re solving problems we’ve lived with first-hand. Whether it’s POTS-friendly compression socks, fun disability aids, or snarky T-shirts that let you express exactly how you feel about yet another doctor’s appointment, everything we offer is thoughtfully curated to make life a little brighter.

• Disability-Owned and Family-Run: You’re not just supporting a small business—you’re helping a family build independence despite the challenges of chronic illness.
• Products Made for YOU: Every item is rigorously tested by us (seriously, we put these things through the wringer) to make sure they’re practical, fun, and worth every penny.
• Community-Driven: Your feedback shapes our shop. We’re always adding new products based on what YOU need.

 

Check out our customisable disability cards!

 

Our Products: Fun, Functional, and Full of Personality

We know that traditional disability aids can feel, well…clinical. That’s why we’ve created a range of products that are anything but boring:

• Compression Socks That Actually Look Cool: Perfect for POTS and other circulation issues.
• Walking Sticks with Style: Because who says practical can’t be pretty?
• Dark Humour T-Shirts: Chronic illness is serious, but your wardrobe doesn’t have to be.
• Customisable and Personalised Gifts: Whether it’s for you or someone you love, there’s something special here for everyone.

Oh, and don’t forget our cosy hoodies, inspiring art prints, and mugs that are basically therapy in ceramic form.

Why We Do What We Do

Our mission is simple: to empower people with chronic illnesses and disabilities to embrace life with confidence, humour, and joy. We know the road can be bumpy (hello, flare-ups!), but we believe you can still live a vibrant, fulfilling life—and we want to help you do just that.

When you shop with us, you’re not just buying a product. You’re supporting a family, a community, and a dream. You’re helping us prove that life with chronic illness isn’t just about surviving—it’s about thriving (and maybe laughing at the absurdity of it all).

Join Us on This Journey

Whether you’re here for a snazzy new walking stick, a gift for a friend, or just to see what this whole “Chronically Sick Mama” thing is about, we’re so glad you found us. Explore our shop, follow us on TikTok, or drop us a message—we love hearing from you.

Thank you for being part of our story. Together, we’re proving that chronic illness may slow us down, but it’ll never dim our shine. 💜