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Epilepsy Took My Son. This Test Could Save Lives. (Epilepsy Awareness Month is November) Families deserve to know about Omega fatty acid testing, which could provide hope and prevent future deaths. Epilepsy Took My Son. Now His Legacy Is Helping Save Others. By Lisa Lopez-Griggs One year ago, I received the call every parent dreads. A fire captain’s voice told me my son, Judah, had passed away. I collapsed to the floor, feeling the world fall away, in total surrender.  Some moments divide life into before and after. That was mine.  For four years, I lived with the quiet fear that epilepsy might take him. Every morning, I worried I might find him gone. Thankfully, I was spared that pain, until that day. Judah passed from an epileptic seizure, and it was his older brother who found him. No family should ever endure that heartbreak. Epilepsy doesn’t just claim lives; it reshapes the lives of those left behind. Judah was extraordinary, a prodigy on the drums, keeping rhythm before most children learned to write their names. His musicality drew people in; when he played, you felt something stir in your soul. He was also academically gifted, with a mind as quick as his hands. He approached everything, music, school, and friendships, with intensity, humor, and heart. We called him our “mayor around town.” That same spirit carried him through challenges that would have defeated others. In his final year, he survived a serious lung abscess and spent ten days in the hospital. I remember him telling us he was not afraid to die. Yet he recovered, finished school, started working, and met Hailee, his light. She, too, lived with epilepsy, and their bond was immediate. Hailee was the last person to speak with him before he passed. In the months that followed, I noticed something remarkable: she had become seizure-free and was off all her medications. Her secret wasn’t a new drug, it was a diet. She ate fish for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, explaining that Omega-3 fatty acids support brain health and reduce inflammation. Her story inspired me to dig deeper. Researchers such as Dr. Artemis Simopoulos, founder of the Center for Genetics, Nutrition and Health, and Dr. Andrew Weil, a pioneer in integrative medicine, have long emphasized the importance of balancing Omega-6 and Omega-3 fatty acids. When this ratio is out of balance, as it is for many Americans, it can contribute to inflammation in the brain and nervous system, potentially influencing neurological disorders like epilepsy. What I wish I had known then is that there’s a simple blood test, a Fatty Acid Profile Test, that can show whether someone’s Omega-6 and Omega-3 levels are in balance, and whether dietary changes might support better brain health. Yet most doctors never mention it. It’s not a cure, but it could be a clue and in a world where epilepsy remains unpredictable, every clue matters. In the wake of Judah’s passing, I’ve learned that grief can be transformed into advocacy. Out of this pain, I founded Faces of Epilepsy, a movement dedicated to raising awareness, funding research, and connecting families through shared stories and hope. Our mission is simple but urgent: to give every family the information, support, and hope they need to prevent another tragedy like Judah’s. If you or someone you love lives with epilepsy, talk to your healthcare provider about Omega-3 balance and fatty acid testing. Ask questions. Advocate for research. And if you’ve lost someone, know that your story, your love, can still light the way for others. Judah’s life continues to guide mine. Through him, I’ve learned that love can outlast heartbreak, and that even in unimaginable loss, we can take action to protect others. Every conversation, every test, every act of awareness could save a life. In Judah’s memory, and in hope for all families touched by epilepsy, I choose to turn grief into action and invite you to join me. Lisa Lopez-Griggs Founder, Faces of Epilepsy FacesofEpilepsy.com  310-346-9919