The Warrior Mom That Won’t Back Down
🛡️ The Warrior Mama Who Wouldn’t Back Down
At TLC – The Lyday Center, we meet many brave souls, but some stories remind us just how deep the warrior spirit can run—especially when it’s fueled by a mother’s love. This week, we were honored to care for a young mother of three, just eight weeks postpartum, who came to us in a state of fear, depletion, and unimaginable strength.
🌰 From Walnuts to the ER
Her journey took a terrifying turn after eating a handful of walnuts—something she’d never reacted to before. She woke up in hives. The next day, eggs triggered more hives. Then came the lip tingling, hoarseness, and limb weakness. She feared anaphylaxis and found herself in the ER, facing the harsh reality that her immune system was turning against her. With a nursing infant at home and two other children to raise, she didn’t have time to fall apart.
But even as she was barely eating 1/3 cup of food per day, she told us:
“I’ll do anything to keep breastfeeding. I’ll sacrifice my own healing if I have to—I just want to do right by my babies.”
This is warrior motherhood in its truest form.
💉 Facing Her Fear for Her Family
Even though she admitted to being terrified of needles, she sat in our clinic chair and faced an IV treatment head-on—determined to support her body with everything she could. She received:
5 grams of IV Vitamin C to calm her histamine storm
Phosphatidylcholine to heal the gut and support detox
Glutathione to help her body release the overload of toxins and inflammation
This mama’s symptoms pointed toward Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), worsened by recent infections, possible mold exposure, and a history of postpartum immune shifts. Yet through it all, she radiated resilience, conviction, and unshakable faith.
🌱 Healing the Whole Family, Homestead-Style
This isn’t just about her. Her entire family has been affected by strange symptoms—sensitivity to food, skin flares, insomnia, and gut issues. They raise their own meat, grow their own vegetables, and believe in doing things the right way, even if it means sacrifice.
She’s walked through moldy homes, built a homestead with love, and raised her kids with integrity. Now, she’s learning that the greatest healing comes from inside—and sometimes from knowing when to ask for help.
💪 Warrior Wisdom
This mama reminds us that true strength isn’t about perfection—it’s about perseverance. Even when your body is screaming, even when food feels like the enemy, even when fear tries to take over—you show up. You find a way.
And here at TLC, we’ll meet you with open arms, a warm blanket, a treatment plan grounded in functional medicine, and a deep respect for your story.
✨ To All Our Warrior Moms
You are not alone. Whether you’re battling MCAS, mold illness, Lyme, or postpartum depletion—your fight matters. You are the heart of your home and the soul of your story. And just like this fierce mama, you don’t have to go through it alone.
We see you. We honor you. We’re with you.
– Dr. Lyday & The TLC Team