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7 Jun 2017

Epilepsy Blog Relay™: A Mom’s Perspective

by Abby Gustus-Alford |

This post is part of the Epilepsy Blog Relay™ which will run from June 1 to June 30, 2017. Follow along! For the blog relay this month, I wanted to provide another perspective.  By now, you know mine.  Epilepsy sucks.  It’s a challenge… all. the. time.  But, I always try to remember … Read More

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With mommy by Jessica K Smith
10 May 2014

A Mother’s Day Story: On Being a Mom with Epilepsy

by Guest Contributor |

My life is the same as any other Mom. I wake up in the morning to my kids in my bed snuggled in next to me. I wouldn’t have it any other way. The difference in my case, however, is that heavy stress and lack of sleep are seizure triggers for me.

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