The Poison of Maternal Love. How My Mother Invented Illnesses for Me. A Personal Story about Munchausen Syndrome

It is natural for parents to take care of their child's health, to monitor their condition, and to consult a doctor in case of illness. But sometimes a mother, who assures doctors that her child is seriously ill and needs constant care, medical support, and procedures, is not well herself. Olga Yarmolovich's mother exhibited pronounced signs of Munchausen syndrome by proxy - a rare condition in which parents deliberately cause or fabricate illnesses in their children to seek medical help.