# 224: Emergencies & ER Visits | Making the Call, Coping with “What Ifs” + Survival Tips

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Podcast: [The Rare Life](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rare-life-1239619)
Published: 2026-04-30T15:27:51+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-rare-life/episodes/224-Emergencies--ER-Visits--Making-the-Call--Coping-with-What-Ifs--Survival-Tips-e3in1ms
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## Resource

For most people, a trip to the ER is unexpected. But when your child has medical complexities, it’s often an inevitable and rhythmic part of life. Every time something seems off and feels like it’s progressing, you’re forced to make a gut-wrenching call: do we handle this at home, or do we go in? In this episode, we’re unpacking what those moments actually look like. From the fear that sits in the background of every illness, to the reality of navigating ER teams who don’t know your child, to the emotional whiplash of being hyper-focused in the moment and unraveling later. We talk about how these decisions evolve over time, what experience teaches you (and what it doesn’t), and why “better safe than sorry” doesn’t even begin to capture the full picture. And a big thank you to Functional Formularies, our sponsor for this episode. Links: Learn more about Functional Formularies! Join The Rare Life newsletter andnever miss an update! Fill out our contact form to joinupcoming discussion groups! Listen to Ep. 185: Medical Parent Trauma! Listen to Ep 170: Hospitalizations! Follow us on Instagram @the_rare_life ! Donate to the podcast or Contactme about sponsoring an episode.

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