Welcome back to The Diaries of a SEND parent, you are listening to episode 15 which is one incredibly close to my heart. I got the amazing opportunity to sit down with not only an inspiring SEND mum but my wonderful friend Lorna Breen.

Lorna is a loving mum to her beautiful babies Alanis-Ocean who is 4 and Rayne who is 2. They are both on the pathway for an autism diagnosis, they both have special educational needs and they are both Lorna’s world.

Alongside her partner Rossi, they navigate the highs and lows of SEND life with so much love, unity, and strength. Based in Manchester, Lorna has built a powerful community on Instagram as @alanis_ocean_rayne__ransford, where she shares her journey with raw honesty and deep compassion.

Lorna’s story is so much more than just parenting. It’s about faith. It’s about resilience. And it’s about finding the light even on the darkest days. She is deeply spiritual, and her words, her presence, and her energy lift up everyone around her including me.

Lorna is one of the most authentic, kind, and powerful women I know. Her love for her children is fierce, her message is always uplifting, and her strength is something I deeply admire.

In this episode, we talk about what it really means to live with your hands full but your heart fuller ,The late nights, the tears, the advocacy, the small wins that feel like miracles and most of all, the unconditional love that carries us through.

So, make yourself a cuppa, take a breath, and settle in for this emotional, honest, and deeply moving conversation with my beautiful friend, Lorna Breen.

Please remember as always to show all the love and support to my incredible guest this week and if you have enjoyed the episode to share and rate the show.

To follow Lorna’s journey you can follow her on Instagram @alanis_ocean_rayne_ransford.