Michelle Burgess
Mother who shares a firsthand account of her son Leo's critical illness and recovery after a rare autoimmune neurological condition, advocating for awareness and support for families of seriously ill children.
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Feb 15, 2026 • 1h 15min
Michelle Slept by Her Son’s ICU Bedside for Most of Last Year
Michelle Burgess, a mother who sat by her son Leo’s ICU bed through months of critical care, shares her family's ordeal. She recounts Leo's sudden collapse, the rare autoimmune diagnosis, frantic transfers and intensive treatments. The conversation follows the vigil at his bedside, his first words after awakening, and the slow, hopeful path of recovery.
