When Talia Oatway talks about her son Oakley, her voice trembles with both pride and exhaustion. The three-year-old was born with Apert Syndrome, a rare genetic condition that affects the skull, hands, and feet. Since his first breath, life has been an uphill climb filled with surgeries, sleepless nights, and quiet tears — and Talia says she’s facing it all on her own.

In an emotional post, the 32-year-old mother of four spoke out about feeling abandoned by her ex-partner, Geordie Shore star Aaron Chalmers. “I do everything alone,” she said. “Oakley’s with me every night. Every hospital stay, every appointment — it’s just me.” Her words carried the weight of years spent balancing strength and heartbreak.

Since Oakley’s birth in 2022, he has undergone multiple major surgeries. Talia stays by his side through every procedure, documenting his recovery for other parents walking the same painful path. “He’s my little soldier,” she says. “No matter what life throws at him, he keeps smiling.”

Last month, Oakley was admitted to the hospital again after new complications. “It’s been 11 days, two surgeries, and endless tears,” Talia shared. “But we keep going.” Despite her exhaustion, she remains Oakley’s fiercest advocate — raising awareness for Apert Syndrome and showing the world what true resilience looks like.

“Some days, I cry,” she admits. “But when I see him smile, I remember why I can’t give up.”