25/02/2025
Life brings us across all kinds of people. I once had a parent tell me that raising a child with special needs is just like raising any other child.
This morning, as I took a quick shower, I set up a camera to watch Nat while he slept—just in case. Since his epilepsy relapse, finding the right medication has been a struggle, and for weeks, he's had at least four seizures every 24 hours. I’ve had moments where I watched a recording later, only to realize I missed everything—he had seized alone while I was away for just a few minutes.
Thankfully, we believe we’ve found the right medication, and today marks day four with no seizures. But that comment from the other parent stayed with me. Has she ever had to do this? Has she ever lived with this kind of worry?
Let’s be kind and empathetic. We don’t always see the full picture. Some moms worry because their 8-year-old no longer fits in baby nappies but isn’t ready for adult ones yet. Others struggle because medical aid won’t cover what their child desperately needs.
We are all fighting battles—some visible, some not. Let’s remember to lead with understanding.
