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Reaching for Normal: A Mother’s Memoir of Raising a Child with Brain Cancer and Chronic Illness

Reaching for Normal: A Mother’s Memoir of Raising a Child with Brain Cancer and Chronic Illness

Reaching for Normal chronicles my journey of raising Emily, diagnosed with a brain tumor as a baby, while trying to have a ‘normal’ life.

2021

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About Me Stories

About Me — Amy Daniels

May 6, 2021

About Me — Amy Daniels

May 6, 2021

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ILLUMINATION

A Day in the Life

Finding joy when the days are long

Aug 16, 2022

A Day in the Life

Aug 16, 2022

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First Impressions

And an idea to help get past them.

Jan 9, 2022

First Impressions

Jan 9, 2022

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ILLUMINATION’S MIRROR

Finding Peace and Joy During the Holidays Even When the ‘Magic’ is Missing

I don’t have small kids in the house anymore nor do I have a big kid who still fully believes in the magic of Christmas. Life’s a bit…

Dec 21, 2021

Finding Peace and Joy During the Holidays Even When the ‘Magic’ is Missing

Dec 21, 2021

Amy Daniels

I Tricked My Daughter

Confessions of a parent of a child with chronic medical needs

Nov 12, 2021

I Tricked My Daughter

Nov 12, 2021

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Family Matters

Trick-or-Treating While Disabled

Chocolates, sleepiness, and little brothers.

Oct 21, 2021

Trick-or-Treating While Disabled

Oct 21, 2021

Amy Daniels

What Happens in the Beginning?

Hearing a diagnosis of cancer will forever alter your future. But what happens initially?

Sep 21, 2021

What Happens in the Beginning?

Sep 21, 2021

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ILLUMINATION’S MIRROR

Death and Anniversaries

I’m approaching that time of year: the one-year anniversary of my daughter’s death. What a strange way to refer to the date that my…

Aug 26, 2021

Death and Anniversaries

Aug 26, 2021

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Re-entering the World with a Smile

How the seemingly weakest are the most heroic

Aug 12, 2021

Re-entering the World with a Smile

Aug 12, 2021

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Summer Break — Oh the Joy!

May 27, 2021

Summer Break — Oh the Joy!

May 27, 2021

Amy Daniels

Amy Daniels

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Writer, mom of two, one who had disabilities and complex medical issues due to a brain tumor. Memoir, Reaching For Normal, is available where books are sold.

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