Talk about keeping it real! This novelized memoir tells the true story of the author's struggles as a young mother of a severely ill baby and an older child with special needs. She pulls no punches about the resulting exhaustion, anxiety, guilt, and depression. Laura’s family, and especially her husband, are unable or unwilling to give her the kind of support she could literally die without. You want to just go back in time and give the author all the hugs and everyone else a kick in the pants. Thankfully, in the midst of all the heartache and second guessing, Laura finds love, and it becomes her lifeline. And don't worry, there are heartwarming moments amidst the struggles. I couldn't stop turning the page to see what would happen next, and my next stop may need to be the author’s blog so I can see how they’ve done in the intervening years.
This book can speak to anyone, and I think it would really be of benefit to parents of children with severe medical problems and their friends and family. I think every NICU in the country should have a copy. It provides validation of the hurricane of emotions parents in that situation have to deal with. Even if you don't have a personal connection to such a child, the book gives you a glimpse into the reality of being a caretaker for the severely ill. It fosters empathy in people with more ordinary life experiences. This is a story than can touch any heart.
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