Raising a Child with Bilateral Anophthalmia: Tameka Simmon's Advocacy, Challenges, and Support
In this touching episode of Moms Like Me powered by SupportNow, host Jordan Arogeti sits down with Tameka Simmons, a remarkable mother of three, to share her journey of raising Evely, her youngest daughter, who faces several rare medical challenges, including bilateral anophthalmia (being born without eyes), microcephaly, EOE (Eosinophilic Esophagitis), a rare form of epilepsy, and congenital heart defects (CHD). Tameka opens up about the emotional and practical realities of life as a medical mom, from advocating for her daughter's needs to creating her nonprofit, Through Evely's Eyes, which supports families navigating similar rare disease journeys. Tune in to learn about her mission, practical ways to support families of medically fragile children, and how she finds strength and hope in surrendering to life's unexpected challenges.