[thrown_22]

Being raised by someone who has numerous medical issues to the point where they can't function in society any more will not lead to a well functioning adult.

She's welcome to raise her kids however she wants. But you should keep in mind that this is very much not someone who you want to copy unless you're also basically an invalid.

[cjbgkagh]

It’s very common for very smart people to have autoimmune conditions, you have to take the good with the bad. Thankfully as medical tech gets better we can minimize the bad.

[whatshisface]

About 16% of the population has antinuclear antibodies, and it has been rising steadily from about 11% over the past forty years.

https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/autoimmunity-m...