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The holidays come with tangles for medical mamas

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Shasta Kearns Moore
Dec 08, 2024
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Lenore expertly captures the juggling act many parents of medically complex kids experience. The tangle of holiday lights is a perfect metaphor for medical motherhood — the mix of joy, chaos, and constant awareness of medical equipment like g-tubes. This time of year often comes with extra layers of logistics — a good sense of humor and an acceptance th…

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