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Mother’s Day

Home » Epilepsy Blog » Mother’s Day
2 May 2018

Special thank you for Mother’s Day

by Leila Shields |

Reflecting on my life with epilepsy, I remember the medications and how they made me feel, the hospital stays, and the many, many doctor appointments. This Mother’s Day, it’s time for a special thanks to my mom who was there through it all.   Looking back on the early days When I … 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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