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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

Peanut butter anyone?

Mar. 19, 2013

Today I decided to try a different approach for cleaning the house and working on my blog.  After our walk, Tiara usually takes a nap and I work on my blog, but today I decided to work on the house.  I started organizing my super messy closet and then Tiara woke up early from her…

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Feeling confused and frustrated

Mar. 18, 2013

Why am I confused and frustrated?  Well for a number of reasons.  The first thing that happened recently is the house on the corner of my street went up for sale and sold in a week.  I think the house in kinda ugly and after looking at the pictures of the inside on the MLS…

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What kind of underwear do you wear?

Mar. 15, 2013

If you don’t want to hear about my underwear issues, you should exit this page immediately because that is what I am going to talk about today.  This may seem a little personal but I am really interested if other middle age women feel the same as I do about underwear. So here we go. …

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When every plan changes…

Mar. 14, 2013

Wednesday was supposed to go like this.  I get Trinity off to school, Tiara and I go for a walk with my friend around Balboa Island, Tiara takes a nap, I write my blog, I fold the laundry, I make lunch for us, we go to Target and then pick up Trinity early from school…

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We survived the sleep study!

Mar. 13, 2013

To be honest I have been avoiding this sleep study for 5 years. Yes, for 5 years doctors have recommended it and because Tiara’s seizures were always the priority this outpatient study continued to be put on the back burner.  After her last hospital stay which required she go home on oxygen for sleep I…

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My coffee dilemma

Mar. 12, 2013

This post is about me and my notorious propensity to become obsessed with certain foods or drinks.  My past obsessions have included sulfate free wine, no sugar or dairy in foods, coffee made with a french press, espresso, organic foods, green vegetable drinks, and homemade bread to name a few.   I currently make latte’s…

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4 Hours with Tiara and her life is forever changed!

Mar. 11, 2013

I mentioned last week that I was considering getting more help with Tiara.  Before I left on vacation I called the agency that is supposed to provide a caretaker for Tiara 20 hours per week and have not done so for the past year.  This agency has a contract with Regional Center and they are…

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What it felt like to be away from home…

Mar. 08, 2013

Yesterday I talked about everything we did in NYC and showed the pictures but I never touched on what it felt like to be away from home.  To be honest, it felt wonderful.  It was so odd waiting in line at the airport watching people stress and feeling completely at peace as if traveling was…

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We are back from New York!

Mar. 07, 2013

I have to say we did so many things in New York I can barely remember everything we did, but we had the BEST time ever!  We walked almost 5 miles everyday, took the subway, a handsome cab, a rickshaw and lots of regular cab rides.  We arrived at Samantha’s apartment on the upper Eastside…

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How could 2 children be so wonderful with such a crappy Dad?

Mar. 06, 2013

I am writing this while still in New York.  The girls just woke up and are playing Monopoly on an ipad and Samantha is walking her dog.  I miss writing my blog, so thought I would tell you a quick story. The girls and I flew out of Long Beach airport which is a very…

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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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