Mum’s Found Her Purpose, And It’s Not What You Think

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If someone had asked me a few years ago what my purpose in life was, I would have given a very different answer. I might have said something simple, something conventional, a parent, a partner, someone trying to navigate life as best as they could. I certainly never imagined that my purpose would emerge from supporting a child’s creativity, advocating for the neurodiverse community, and helping bring their vision to the world.

Watching Nat grow up has been a journey filled with both joy and challenges. I have seen them face struggles at school, the small daily frustrations, the misunderstandings, the feeling of being different in environments that were not designed for them. The transition from primary school to high school, and later to college, was particularly eye-opening.

I watched as Nat navigated classrooms, social situations, and expectations that often did not account for their way of thinking or experiencing the world. And I watched Shane, Nat’s stepdad, doing his best to help Nat in a community and a world that was not built for either of them. As a neurotypical parent, I began to see how unwelcoming and sometimes unsafe these environments are for children who are neurodiverse or have physical disabilities.

Through these experiences, I also had to confront my own past ignorance. Before meeting Shane and before Nat’s diagnosis, I, too, had been unaware of the subtle and sometimes not-so-subtle barriers the world places in front of people who are different. I do not blame anyone for this. It simply was not on my radar.

But life has a way of teaching us, often gently, sometimes sharply. And watching Nat’s courage and creativity opened my eyes to a world I did not fully see before.

Through Nat’s work with Zosimos Curra and the Magbean!™ series, I have found a way to channel that understanding into meaningful action. My role has grown far beyond being a parent: I help manage the business aspects, the marketing, and the strategic growth of Zosimos Curra, not just to support Nat, but to ensure that their stories, their vision, and their message reach as many children and families as possible.

This work has given me a purpose I could never have imagined, a way to advocate for neurodiverse children, for people with both hidden and physical disabilities, and for the communities that surround them.

What has been truly transformative is realising how creativity and advocacy can intersect. Nat’s imaginative stories, illustrations, and characters give me a platform, a vehicle and a voice, to support children, parents, and communities in ways I could not have done on my own. Together, we are creating more than books, we are creating a movement that celebrates uniqueness, fosters inclusion, and encourages children to explore and share their gifts. I am passionate about working with community leaders, developing education programs, and helping parents discover tools to nurture their child’s potential, all inspired by the work Nat is doing.

Over the last seven months, this journey has been more than just publishing a book. It has been about witnessing potential, amplifying voices, and discovering that purpose does not always announce itself in the ways you expect. Sometimes it emerges from observing, supporting, and believing in someone else’s gifts, and in doing so, it changes your life as well.

I have found my purpose. It is not what I thought it would be, and it is far more rewarding than I could have imagined.

Helping Nat share their gifts, advocating for inclusion, and empowering children and families, this is my calling. And every day, I am grateful for the journey that brought me here.

Deb 💕

Parent Advocate

& Co-Founder

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