For most of her life until now, my 7-year-old daughter, Austen, who has Dravet syndrome, held the same record…
Articles by Meagan Earley
I just finished my first month as an official first-year teacher. There have been quite a few tears and even…
Our family’s summer came to an end last week when Austen, my 7-year-old daughter with Dravet syndrome, and her…
It’s been a long time since I’ve written — too long. But I have some amazing news to share. When…
Later today, after writing this column, I will leave for a five-day vacation without my kids. My mom and dad…
“Mom, where is my friend? You know, the one who looks like my twin?” We were at the baseball practice…
When my 6-year-old daughter, Austen, was born, she seemed completely “normal” for the first five months of her life. She…
When my daughter Austen, now 6, started having seizures years ago due to Dravet syndrome, it took us over…
“Mom, I’ve decided I don’t want you working anymore. Now I have to go to school even earlier, and I…
“Mom, is Austen OK?” Addi, my 13-year-old daughter, was on the school bus headed home last…