About

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From my personal childhood loss, to crippling mental health struggles at a young age, I've lived the more challenging journey. I became a young mom to my son Kyler in 2004. As a single parent, I navigated my own mental health struggles and worked tirelessly advocating for my son with autism.  The struggle to provide him with the support he has always needed and deserved has never come without a fight. In 2011 I found love with my incredibly supportive husband Josh, and became a stepmother to his son Connor!  Our life changed in 2015 when we welcomed our daughter, Lennon, whose unexpected medical conditions added new layers of complexity to our family. Amidst her newborn diagnoses of cystic fibrosis, congenital hypothyroidism our lives became a whirlwind of doctor's appointments with added stress of her failure to thrive. As Lennon grew we became aware of new potential medical conditions such as congenital scoliosis. Genetic testing was done to rule out any further conditions. We added ectodermal dysplasia to the list! Despite these hurdles, I found solace in sharing my  story with others enduring hardships. I strive to bring hope and happiness to those enduring any hardship. I founded Hardship Heroes to spread positivity, support and memories through small acts of kindness. Let's share our stories, inspire and impact!

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Peace & Love

Emily