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User Chachibald pointed out, “Am I crazy, because I really don’t think Gracie’s behavior is that bad! Seems like normal sibling rivalry to me. Not saying that she shouldn’t have therapy to deal with these issues, but…is ALI getting any counseling? I mean, she’s a little kid, watching her own body deteriorate, and seeing her siblings leave her behind developmentally. That’s got to mess a kid up inside. :(“
Unfortunately for Leah, this isn’t the only heat she’s taken about the way she’s raising her daughters. After sharing an alarming picture, some fans believe Leah could have put her daughter’s life at risk.
When Ali was only a few months old, Leah noticed that her development was lagging behind and consulted doctors about her issues. After rounds of testing, she was diagnosed with Titin muscular dystrophy, a rare form of the condition that is usually only found in adults.
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Since then, Leah and Ali have fought to overcome hurdles and challenges associated with the condition.
Ali has had to spend hours in doctor’s offices for appointments and additional testing. She sometimes has to stay overnight in the hospital. “She’s so over these tests,” Leah captioned a shot of Ali in the back seat on the way to the hospital in March. “Bless her heart, My baby is soooo tired.”
Leah later shared a picture of Ali settling in for the night, writing “Sleeppy baby.” Leah took to Twitter to share more hope about her daughter. “You’re a fighter and your strength is admirable!” she wrote. “You’re MY INSPIRATION, MY MOTIVATION, MY WORLD!”
Even though Leah has worked hard to get Ali proper treatment, her parenting decisions are not always popular. Leah frequently shares snaps of Gracie at her cheer tournaments, but when she shared a photo of Ali in uniform, some fans were outraged.