The Birth of an Advocate: How My Son Helped Me Find My Voice

On December 19, 2003, Greg and LaTanya Sothern's lives changed with just a short sentence from the doctor, "Your baby has Arthrogryposis." In that moment so much changed - but what did not change was the strong bond they had to each other, their close network of family and friends, and mountain-moving faith. The author shares her intimate experiences of the first year of the life of her oldest son Tr , and chronicles the journey of her transformation into the voice, the advocate her son needed her to be so he could defy the odds. She also offers encouraging and practical advice on how to care and advocate for a loved one while successfully managing everyday life.