Hello from Leah

Welcome. Loving You Big is a space to learn more about the family behind a diagnosis. When my daughter Jordan was born with a rare syndrome called Cri du chat syndrome, we were told she might never walk, that she might never talk. Without understanding why, I hoped that I could love the disability out of my child and that my resourcefulness could discover the right experts to help her find her way in the world. But with the introduction of sign language, countless laps around the living room in a walker, and daily wig-clad dance parties, I learned there was nothing about Jordan that needed to be fixed. It was the world around her that needed to change.

My teaching, writing, and speaking engagements connect to one goal: helping the world to love bigger, one story at a time. Through these books, resources, and everyday stories, I hope to create a space where families see their own experiences reflected, and others can learn more about lives different from their own – building deeper understanding and a more inclusive world.

Thank you, always, for your continued support. Reach out – any time – with your own story. We need them all.

With gratitude,
Leah

Advance Praise for Loving You Big

“In her beautiful and inspiring memoir, Leah Moore, mother of a child with a rare chromosomal disorder, invites us into her journey as they beat the predictions with bravery, vulnerability, and above all, humor.” – Nicola Wheir #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Nanny Diaries.

“The only universal truth about parenting is that none of us are getting out unscathed. There’s going to sobbing, but there will also be cake. Just focus on the cake. In her charming story of family and hope, Leah Moore appears to have figured that all out, choosing daily to meet her challenges with a hum rather than sob…and a robust collection of wigs. If there’s any secret to parenting, that would be it: Just keep humming.* *Wigs optional.” – Jeni Decker author of I Wish I Were Engulfed in Flames: My Insane Life Raising Two Boys With Autism

“An intimate portrait of boundless parental love and resilience told with humor, wit, and a deep understanding of our humanity. This extraordinary story will grab your heart and squeeze it. And you will be transformed by it.” – Diana Kupershmit, author of Emma’s Laugh

“With the perspective of an educator, the passion of an activist, and the fierce love of a mother, Moore shares her experiences raising a daughter with cri du chat alongside her other children with their own special needs. With heart and humor, insight and intelligence, Moore poignantly takes the reader along with her on a journey from Jordan’s diagnosis to overcoming challenges to reaching milestones and beyond. Moore also advances a much-needed conversation about our “ableist” society from both institutional and personal angles. By giving voice to the voiceless, Moore has provided a gift to readers who can relate to her experiences firsthand as well as those who can not. This book touched me deeply, and I didn’t want to put it down.”—Susie Orman Schnall, author of The Subway Girls and We Came Here to Shine