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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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My first job…

Apr. 15, 2014

I just read something about a job and it instantly took me back to my first job.  What was my first job?  Working at my Aunt and Uncle’s  “Chicken Factory” on Main Street in Huntington Beach, the summer of my freshman year in high school.  It was one of those yummy places that cook whole…

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Do you clean when you are stressed?

Apr. 14, 2014

If you know me well, you can probably guess what I was doing all weekend.  Hmmmm, what do I normally do after a really stressful event starts to resolve itself?  I paint or I clean.  Yep, I cleaned all day Saturday and now I can barely move my arms or shoulders I am so sore….

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Where to find the help they need?

Apr. 11, 2014

For the past 4 days I have done nothing except try to get mental help for a friend in the middle of a breakdown.  A real psychotic breakdown, not just some silly emotional upheaval.  My anxiety level has been the same as if TT was being put on a ventilator in the ICU, except in…

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Hmmm, come home already!

Apr. 08, 2014

Not sure how much you are going to hear from me this week.  I just sat down to write this at 8:40pm instead of my normal sitting down to watch TV.  Lou just left on a work trip to Arizona until late Thursday night.  I don’t think he has ever left us for 3 nights,…

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Can you believe it’s been a year?

Apr. 07, 2014

This weekend was Trinity’s 12th birthday.  It seems like only yesterday I was writing about her carnival themed birthday party that I hosted while Tiara was in the hospital recovering from another pneumonia.  Remember that? Well this year was soooo much better because Tiara wasn’t in the hospital and we had the CRAFT SHACK  come…

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Checking emails in Target…

Apr. 03, 2014

Wednesday we made our daily trip to Target despite the hurricane like conditions in Newport that day.  (This is me teasing, but it was really windy.)   Tiara decided she was in the mood to walk but after forging through the windy parking lot she was ready to turn around and go home.  As we entered…

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I shouldn’t have said it!

Apr. 02, 2014

Yesterday I was bragging to Tiara’s teacher that she has been doing so well.  She has been more verbal, following directions and overall just good.  I have been asking her to throw things in the trash, help clean up and she has been doing it.  I have been so excited and then last night her…

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I don’t have a choice, really?

Apr. 01, 2014

Often I hear this statement and I just shake my head in disagreement.  We always have a choice, whether we like the options or not, that is besides the point, we as humans have the ability to choose how we live our lives. There is one area of life that drives me crazy when I…

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Where do you go when you are feeling blah?

Mar. 28, 2014

I go to the beach.  For the second day in a row I haven’t felt really upbeat.  Not sad, not depressed, not happy or excited, just kinda blah.  You know that feeling of being bored?  You actually aren’t bored because you have a list a mile long to accomplish but none of it sounds fun. …

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Wordless Wednesday

Mar. 26, 2014

I surprised Trinity with “antique”/vintage shopping in downtown Orange this past Saturday.  She was in heaven, looking through all the junk!     Sunday we all went to lunch after church and Tiara decided to walk into the mall instead of using her chair.  She took off in the middle with her arms linked between…

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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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