With Mother’s Day approaching, this interview feels especially meaningful—a tender glimpse into the love, sacrifice, and quiet strength that so many mothers carry, especially those caring for children with autoimmune diseases.
It’s a reminder of just how deeply a mother’s love can shape the hardest journeys.
Kae and Vicki
You may remember Kae’s story of Crohn’s Disease from our earlier interview and the special Milano Cookie remake we created in her honor. Today, I’m sharing something even closer to the heart—a raw and deeply moving conversation with her mom, Vicki.
We talk about the painful road to Kae’s Crohn’s diagnosis, what it was like fighting for answers during a global pandemic, and the fierce love it takes to advocate for your child’s health when the path isn’t clear.
It’s emotional. It’s honest. And it’s a reminder of the strength so many parents carry quietly behind the scenes.
I’m so honored to share Vicki’s story with you today.
If Vicki’s story resonates with you, I hope you’ll take a moment to send her some encouragement in the comments. It’s incredibly brave to share something so personal, and our community has always been amazing at lifting one another up.
Every mother fighting for her child’s health deserves to be seen, celebrated, and reminded that she’s not alone—we’re standing with you.
I also wanted to reshare this really helpful and inspiring thread from our community chat about kids with IBD. We have a lot of mothers here who are walking a similar path and there’s so much support in their comments.
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