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“Loving Tiara is the kind of memoir that both breaks your heart and fills it up with hope and inspiration. Tiffani Goff is a fierce and faithful mother who is determined to give her daughter a good life. Her story shows us how a family can overcome extraordinary obstacles, and how a mom can be a superhero.” Candi Sary, author of Black Crow White Lie

“Beautiful, raw, authentic, tragic, and an incredibly precious read…”

“This memoir, when once finished, there is no looking back. After having the privilege of being part of this family’s day-to-day life, I wanted my experience to be never-ending. This story rapidly became essential food for my soul, allowing me to savor every “bite” with each page. Tiara’s life is the thread of the memoir, however never do the others become blurred. This is truth, without excuses, explanations, or regrets. What a distinguished way to experience life on life’s terms. Thank you, Tiffani! I have never been able to have children, however, those three beautiful girls were mine as long as the story went on. Give yourself the gift of this read, it will be with you for a very long time.” Verified Amazon Customer, 12/10/2020

” Five stars isn’t enough!”

” Wow, definitely gives perspective to those caring for special needs children. Tiffani is the definition of sacrifice, dedication, and unconditional love while taking care of her daughter, Tiara. Thank you tiffani for sharing Tiara with us.” Verified Amazon Customer 12/30/2020

Prologue from Loving Tiara:

I can never find the quiet. I know that someday this will end and I will have plenty of quiet time, but right now I can’t imagine that being my reality. Someone always needs me.

Most days I just hope to survive until she falls asleep. I constantly ask God, the universe, whoever can hear my thoughts, to give me the strength to carry on. It’s the mantra that plays in my head all day long until she falls asleep at night, and then I say, “Thank you, thank you, thank you” with a huge sigh of relief. I survived another day.

I always wonder how I find the strength to keep going. Everyone in my family and inner circle are shocked that I keep doing what I’m doing. Some have begged me to stop, find another way, or have her placed outside the home, for they fear she will eventually kill me. I refuse to listen to them or entertain their suggestions, because I know in my heart, being her caretaker won’t last forever. I’m meant to be her caretaker for her entire life, and no one can stop me from doing otherwise.

I often wonder how I can love, more than life itself, the person who abuses me daily. Why do I crave her kisses, her bear hugs, and her contagious smiles, when I know she will suddenly lash out at me without any warning?

I would rather die taking care of her than give up on her. I am her mother, her voice, her strength her advocate, and her biggest fan. I am also a wife and a mother to my two other beautiful girls. They all need me to be strong, so they can pretend our lives are “normal.” Even when I feel like dying inside, I carry on, because that is who I am. This is the story of loving Tiara.

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tiffani goff at home

Back on Oxygen 24/7…

Apr. 24, 2013

Tuesday morning I woke up, looked at TT and decided she looked pretty healthy.  Good coloring, happy disposition and breathing easily.   I then woke Trinity up for school and saw that her allergy attack was resolved which meant she would go back to school, so I decided Tiara and I were  ready to resume our…

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Who was in my closet?

Apr. 23, 2013

Monday morning I woke up so sore and achy, I had trouble moving.  After lifting 4 bags of mulch in and out of the car and then dragging them around the garden my body was screaming for help.  But that wasn’t the only reason my body was crying out for help.  I think the biggest…

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I stopped the madness!

Apr. 22, 2013

I have to admit that my healthy eating and no sugar lifestyle have completely been lost over the past few weeks.  I have a serious sugar addiction and when my life gets tough you can always tell by what I shove in my mouth.  Anything with sugar in it! I have been on a really…

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We each have our own story… “Pieces of Sky”

Apr. 19, 2013

So many of us have a story to tell.  Whether it is about growing up in a “Leave it to Beaver household”, living on the wrong side of the tracks as a child, being a part of a gang, being raped, having cancer, having a serious mental illness, dealing with substance abuse, being neglected or…

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A few reflections from the last hospital visit…

Apr. 18, 2013

I know I posted almost everyday while Tiara was in the hospital but there were lots of things that happened that I wasn’t able to convey during that time.  First, I wrote about a resident in the ICU who was rather full of himself and on first impression neither he nor I were impressed with…

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My new favorite cookie!

Apr. 17, 2013

As many of you know, I have a serious sweet tooth, which I normally satisfy with a cookie.  I like cookies which are homemade, from Mrs. Field’s, the Corner Bakery and Paradise Cafe and that is pretty much it.  I am super picky and hate to waste calories on bad cookies. While I was in…

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And now that we are home….

Apr. 16, 2013

I have to say I am pretty shocked at how totally exhausted I am.  The great thing about being home is that you get to see your family, eat good food and sleep in your own bed BUT  now you don’t have any nurses to help you.  As of last night I had already changed…

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We are HOME!!!

Apr. 15, 2013

We busted out of the hospital on Sunday afternoon after I pretended Tiara was eating, drinking and able to breath room air.  I started planning our exit on Saturday night and forced Tiara to take part of her meds by mouth even though she would rather have them put down the NJ tube just so…

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Sleepy Saturday …..

Apr. 13, 2013

Well, late yesterday afternoon we were moved to the dungeon on the 2nd floor.  We were greeted by few nurses who remember Tiara from January and they were very excited to see her again.  The one nurse, Debbie, saw Tiara and said “ I’m trying, I’m trying”. Tiara is rather famous for that phrase and…

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No more Dialysis!!

Apr. 11, 2013

Another great day on the Tiara front.  After a few large diapers the Renal team decided she didn’t need anymore dialysis.  Yay, so happy!  She has yet to eat but has been drinking everything in sight.  They reduced her oxygen to 3 liters and put her on the nasal cannula which it the last step…

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Mom, Wife, author of Loving Tiara, retired home stager, and chronic volunteer. I laugh when I'm happy, nervous, or stressed, so basically, I'm always laughing, and you can hear me from down the block if the windows are open. I love to swear even though it isn't ladylike, and I'm brutally honest, but in a super nice way, or so I think? I tend to roll my eyes, and apparently, my face is very expressive because even when I don't open my mouth, everyone knows what I'm thinking. My hubby and I are homebodies; I'm obsessed with always doing the "right thing " and taking care of my skin. I love learning, am always trying to evolve as a human being, and am a bit of a perfectionist. Let's have some fun! xoxo tiffani
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