The most rewarding part of being a mom is watching my son thrive and grow into a kind, capable young man. Knowing that one day he will make his own mark on the world is priceless. His smile, his empathy, and the love he gives melts my heart and remind me that, even on the hard days, I must be doing something right.

Motherhood has taught me patience, strength, and the importance of being my child’s voice. It has shown me that advocating for my child is one of the most important parts of loving him. With an epilepsy diagnosis and ADHD, I’ll continue to do all I can to help my son thrive, feel understood, and know he is capable of anything.

If I won $20,000, I would donate a portion to my son’s school to help strengthen special education resources like speech therapy, occupational therapy, and classroom supports for students who need extra help. The rest I would invest in my son’s future. As his mom, nothing is more important than planning ahead and giving him every opportunity to succeed. Supporting both his future and other children in need would make the gift incredibly meaningful.