Listen "Facing the Cleft Lip and Palate Journey, Military Life, and Maternal Resilience with Ashley Grimes"
Episode Synopsis
In this poignant episode of Our Forever Smiles, host Laura Arroyo sits down with Ashley Grimes to discuss a deeply personal and challenging chapter of her life. Ashley opens up about the emotional journey of learning about her son Everett's cleft lip and palate diagnosis while her husband was serving in Iraq. As a mother of three, Ashley reflects on the shock and difficulty of navigating surgeries and the complexities of a different motherhood experience compared to her first child. Through her story, she highlights the importance of self-advocacy and being well-informed about medical procedures to ensure the best care and avoid potential mishaps. Tune in to hear how Ashley found strength and hope amid the trials and why she believes there's always light at the end of the tunnel. Want to share your story? Email us at [email protected]. Want to be a show sponsor? Email us at [email protected] Follow us @ourforeversmiles on social platforms We know you will have questions! Join our FB Community to discuss the weekly episode and speak directly to our guests. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1081522212884073/
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