When our son Keegan was diagnosed with epilepsy, our world shifted overnight. What followed was 18 months of fear, exhaustion, and emotional isolation I never saw coming. As a mother used to handling life’s challenges head-on, I had to learn to ask for help, prioritize my mental health, and let go of the control I once held tightly. This is the part of Keegan’s journey we don’t often talk about—what it means to care for your child while quietly falling apart.