When your child receives a medical diagnosis, your whole world shifts. In this episode, Val sits down with Constance Lewis, author, mother of three, and creator of the children’s book series celebrating her son, who wears a hero cape for good reason.

Constance opens up about the emotional and practical realities of parenting a child with epilepsy while still needing to be present for her other children. She shares what medical motherhood feels like behind the scenes : the fear, the strength you never knew you had, and the importance of helping siblings feel seen, valued, and emotionally supported.

If you are a mom walking through chronic illness, long-term medical care, or trauma in motherhood, this episode will remind you:
➡️ You’re not alone.

➡️ You’re stronger than you think.

➡️ Your presence matters more than your perfection.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• What it’s really like when your child is diagnosed with epilepsy

• How to stay emotionally present for your other kids during medical trauma

• The surprising role storytelling and imagination can play in healing

• How Constance turned her son’s experience into a powerful children’s book

• Practical encouragement for moms walking through fear, uncertainty, and guilt

📚 About Constance’s Book:

Constance Lewis is the author of the children’s book series featuring her son as a superhero, helping kids see themselves as brave, important, and capable, even in hard situations.

👉 Learn more about her books here:
🌐 https://colorfulcapesoffeelings.com

These stories help:

• Children with medical diagnoses feel represented

• Siblings better understand what’s happening

• Parents spark hopeful conversations

🌐 Connect with Constance:

Website: https://colorfulcapesoffeelings.com

Instagram

🔎 SEO Keywords Included:

• parenting a child with epilepsy

• medical mom / medical motherhood

• siblings of medically complex children

• coping with medical trauma in motherhood

• children's book about epilepsy

• epilepsy parenting encouragement

📢 Call to Action:

If this episode encourages you, share it with another mom walking through a hard season. Your story has power — just like Constance’s.

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