The Journey to the Truth – a Column by Meagan Cheney

Meagan joined BioNews in 2020 as a columnist for Dravet Syndrome News. Before joining the BioNews team Meagan was a freelance writer for six years. She also runs her own blog www.athomewithmeagan.com, where she writes about homemaking and parenting. Meagan lives in Colorado with her husband and three children. Her youngest daughter, Austen, was diagnosed with Dravet syndrome in May 2016 at 1 year old.

December 1, 2020November 30, 2020

For Our Family, Advent Is a Time of Needed Rest

Columns, The Journey to the Truth – a Column by Meagan Cheney

I come from a diverse Christian background. My mom is Mormon, while my dad was raised Episcopalian. I’ve dabbled with nondenominational, Baptist, and Pentecostal churches in my own search ... Read more

November 24, 2020November 20, 2020

Finding Something to Be Thankful for in the Midst of 2020

Columns, The Journey to the Truth – a Column by Meagan Cheney

Thanksgiving is one of my top two favorite holidays. But when I was a kid, my family did something at the Thanksgiving dinner table that I absolutely hated. It ... Read more

November 17, 2020November 16, 2020

When Special Needs Moms Get Sick

Columns, The Journey to the Truth – a Column by Meagan Cheney

Moms don’t get sick days. I remember my mom telling me that one day when I called in desperation. The Army had recently moved us to California for my ... Read more

November 3, 2020October 30, 2020

Seeing Epilepsy Awareness in a New Light

Columns, The Journey to the Truth – a Column by Meagan Cheney

I have a confession. I used to hate Epilepsy Awareness Month. Maybe it’s because our daughter Austen’s first seizure happened in November, so I’m a little bitter about the ... Read more

October 27, 2020October 23, 2020

When Autism Fixations Rule Your Days

Columns, The Journey to the Truth – a Column by Meagan Cheney

“Look at the sky, Mom, it’s orange. That means it’s Halloween!” Austen was right, the sky was a very beautiful orange that morning. But I gently tried to explain ... Read more

October 20, 2020October 16, 2020

There’s No Guarantee in the World of Dravet Syndrome

Columns, The Journey to the Truth – a Column by Meagan Cheney

Today a mom asked me if I thought she should try Fintepla (fenfluramine) for her child. They had just started a new medication and weren’t seeing any results. I ... Read more

October 13, 2020October 9, 2020

When Special Needs Parents Band Together

Columns, The Journey to the Truth – a Column by Meagan Cheney

I saw a meme a while back that explains what would happen if a special needs mom fell into a hole and could not get out. Many people come ... Read more

October 6, 2020October 2, 2020

Meeting Austen’s Baby Doll, Sarah

Columns, The Journey to the Truth – a Column by Meagan Cheney

My parents have always been doting grandparents. Since my oldest daughter was born 12 years ago, it has felt like Target’s toy department exploded in my home. Almost anything ... Read more

September 29, 2020September 25, 2020

How Milo Became Girl’s Best Friend

Columns, The Journey to the Truth – a Column by Meagan Cheney

Austen was 8 months old when we adopted Milo. Her seizures had already started, but her diagnosis was still a good four months into the future. We were on ... Read more

September 15, 2020September 11, 2020

Our Greatest Home Schooling Success

Columns, The Journey to the Truth – a Column by Meagan Cheney

Like many families around the world, my family is home schooling this year. My degree might be in elementary education, but even so, I’m a bit intimidated by the ... Read more