Don’t Call Me Ma’am – A Mother’s Unbreakable Fight – Episode 2
This week on Don’t Call Me Ma’am, Jodi Miller sits down with Andalusia Mesa, a mother whose journey has been filled with unimaginable challenges, resilience, and unwavering love for her son, Caper. After welcoming Caper in November 2023, Andalusia expected the typical joys and struggles of new motherhood. But moments after his birth, she found herself in a whirlwind of medical emergencies, unanswered questions, and a fight for her son’s life.
In this emotional and deeply personal conversation, Andalusia opens up about the heartbreak and hope of raising a medically complex child, the struggle to advocate for proper care in a system that often dismisses parental concerns, and the financial and emotional toll of navigating life with a child who requires round-the-clock medical attention. She also shares how she finds strength in the online epilepsy community and her hopes for Caper’s future.