When protective parenting limits access to social media, it can feel isolating. In this heartfelt letter, a young teen shares their experience of feeling left out—and an expert offers advice on how families can talk, listen, and find mutual trust in the age of digital connection.

Reagan, a devoted mother from Yate, near Bristol, shares the emotional journey of raising her four-year-old daughter Alessi, who lives with a life-limiting condition requiring constant care. Despite the immense challenges and limited respite support, Reagan finds strength in her close-knit family and looks forward to celebrating Mother’s Day surrounded by love, laughter, and moments of quiet comfort.