# Brent & Suzette: Holding Grief and Joy in Medical Parenthood

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Podcast: [Dear NICU Mama](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dear-nicu-mama-495894)
Published: 2026-04-01T11:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 4100

## Resource

In this week’s episode, we sit down with Brent and Suzette to share the story of their daughter Chloe and her journey with a rare mitochondrial disorder. What began as a typical pregnancy quickly shifted into a complex medical journey marked by uncertainty, advocacy, and deep resilience. Brent and Suzette vulnerably reflect on receiving Chloe’s diagnosis of Leigh Syndrome, navigating hospitalizations and developmental changes, and learning how to care for and advocate for their daughter while...

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