Bella Thomson, a resilient 10-year-old from Swift Current, Saskatchewan, bravely faces the challenges posed by three rare medical conditions: a form of dwarfism, Hirschsprung’s Disease, and Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID).
Her devoted mother, Kyla Thomson, has dedicated nearly a decade to caring for Bella, becoming a vocal advocate and sharing their journey with over 7 million followers on TikTok. Kyla has openly discussed Bella’s conditions.
In a recent interview with the Canadian Digestive Health Foundation (CDHF), Kyla detailed Bella’s medical journey.
Hirschsprung’s Disease, a condition characterized by the absence of nerve cells in parts of the large intestine, has profoundly affected Bella, involving her entire colon. Through their extensive social media presence, the family aims to raise awareness and offer support to other families facing medical challenges. Despite their positive intentions, they have encountered negativity.
Despite their message of positivity, the Thomsons have faced negative reactions. Recently, they experienced a wave of online criticism after sharing a viral video in which Kyla lifted Bella toward the camera.
This prompted defensive responses from notable TikTok figures like Jen Hamilton and Ophelia Nichols. In an interview, Kyla expressed her usual reluctance to engage with online negativity but acknowledged that this instance felt particularly overwhelming.
Instead of disabling comments, as they have done in the past, Kyla chose to address some hurtful remarks directly, hoping to educate others about Bella’s complex medical history. Bella, who weighs less than 30 pounds due to her dwarfism, has spent over 1,000 days in the hospital, undergone numerous surgeries, and survived multiple septic shock infections. Last year, she underwent a life-saving bowel transplant. Nonetheless, the Thomsons remain focused on their genuine supporters.
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