Welcome to the Fierce Mamas Blog
This is where our voices rise together. Here you’ll find stories of courage, struggle, advocacy, and hope from parents, allies, and community members who refuse to give up on our kids.
We believe every story matters — and yours could be the one that sparks connection, understanding, or change. If you’re ready to share your experience, insight, or ideas, we invite you to add your voice to this space. Together, we’re building a record of resilience and a roadmap for change.
One Thing Led to Another: ADHD, Addiction, and the Son I Lost
What began as a common ADHD diagnosis led, one small step at a time, to a heartbreaking overdose. My son, Shelby, was more than his struggles — he was gifted, loving, and full of life. This is the story of how support systems failed, how we tried to help, and how we live now with both love and regret.
“Smart Enough to Get It”: How Schools, Services, and Silence Left My Son Adrift
“We are lost at sea in the middle of nowhere, yet anchored, floating on an isolated spot of choppy waters — standards of society showing us we are just not good enough.”
Every Time We Lose a Child, We Have Failed.
Jack didn’t die because he didn’t want recovery. He didn’t die because he was a bad kid. He died because the systems around him—addiction care, mental health care, the medical system, the so-called justice system—were inadequate, uncoordinated, underfunded, and broken.
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Whether it’s raw, messy, unfinished, or full of hard-won wisdom — your voice matters. When we speak the truth about what it really means to raise kids with special needs, we break the silence that keeps us isolated.
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