After Three Years, Mom Shares Son’s Powerful Journey to Prove Doubters Wrong
When Brooke Atkins gave birth to her son, Kingsley, in 2022, she quickly realized that his arrival would come with unexpected challenges. Kingsley was born with a large Port Wine Stain (PWS) birthmark covering one side of his face. While these marks are often harmless, in his case it was linked to Sturge-Weber Syndrome and glaucoma—serious medical conditions that can cause seizures and even lead to blindness. From early on, it was clear that Kingsley would need ongoing medical care. At just six months old, Brooke and her partner, Kewene Wallace, made the tough decision to begin laser treatments on his birthmark. Their goal was to protect his health, but the decision sparked harsh criticism online. Some people accused Brooke of caring more about her son’s appearance than his well-being, with a…
When Brooke Atkins gave birth to her son, Kingsley, in 2022, she quickly realized that his arrival would come with unexpected challenges. Kingsley was born with a large Port Wine Stain (PWS) birthmark covering one side of his face. While these marks are often harmless, in his case it was linked to Sturge-Weber Syndrome and glaucoma—serious medical conditions that can cause seizures and even lead to blindness. From early on, it was clear that Kingsley would need ongoing medical care. At just six months old, Brooke and her partner, Kewene Wallace, made the tough decision to begin laser treatments on his birthmark. Their goal was to protect his health, but the decision sparked harsh criticism online. Some people accused Brooke of caring more about her son’s appearance than his well-being, with a…
