Mom Gave Birth to a “Monster” And His Dad Was Terrified. Years Later, Something Unexpected Happened!

When this boy was born, his dad was horrified after seeing his face. The boy endured years of name-calling and rude stares. Years later, something unexpected happened.

Magda Newman endured a grueling 17-hour labor, eagerly anticipating the arrival of her precious newborn. Fatigued and worn, all she longed for was to cradle her newborn son in her arms. However, her heart sank as the doctors withheld her baby, an unsettling expression etched across their faces.

Magda immediately felt that something was wrong. She couldn’t hear her baby crying, and she started to worry that something bad might have happened to him. The doctors quickly took him to another room in the hospital, and more medical staff rushed in to help. Magda was left all alone in a room that was so quiet it hurt her ears. She began to think the worst, even wondering if her baby had died.

Magda kept asking the medical staff that swiftly passed through her room what had happened and pleaded to see her baby, but they didn’t say a single word to her. The doctors decided to first break the unimaginable news to Russell Newman, Magda’s husband.

Instead of receiving the joyful congratulations one would expect upon the arrival of a newborn, Russell was shown a spine-chilling medical textbook. What he saw was beyond his worst nightmares—a haunting image of a teenager with Treacher Collins syndrome, a rare congenital craniofacial disorder that affects only one in 50,000 people in the United States.

Russell was left utterly speechless, overcome with horror. In a trembling voice, he mustered the courage to ask the question that haunted his very soul: “Are you telling me that my baby has this condition?” Unfortunately, the doctors nodded their heads in agreement.

As if that weren’t enough, the little boy was also struggling to breathe. Amidst the chaos, the doctors worked fervently, employing every ounce of their expertise to save this fragile life. Russell clung onto a sliver of hope, his heart heavy with prayers for the survival of his child.

After minutes of intense efforts, the doctors managed to bring the baby back to life, so they brought him to his parents. When Magda caught her first glimpse of her precious son, her world was shattered. In disbelief, she stared at his face, which had no eye sockets, cheekbones, or ears, and a severely underdeveloped jaw. It was a sight that would have made even the strongest among us tremble.

Magda and her husband froze in shock, initially unable to hold their child. But as the initial shock gradually subsided, a wave of unconditional love washed over them. With tear-stained faces, they finally gathered the courage to cradle their fragile boy in their trembling arms. They named him Nathaniel and promised to fill his life with lots of love.

But despite all of their best intentions, it would take Magda and her husband a year to be able to look at their son without flinching. Concerned for his well-being, the anxious parents decided to reach out to The Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery (IRPS) at NYU Langone, a hospital specializing in treating children with Treacher Collins syndrome.

The couple left them a message, and they soon received a call from Shelley Cohen, a speech and language therapist. Russell was taken aback when he answered the phone, and Shelley exclaimed congratulations with genuine joy. It was the first time someone expressed happiness about their baby boy.

Shelley reassured Russell and his wife that their son would lead a long and joyful life, and the couple held on to those words. Nathaniel was taken to the neonatal intensive care unit at NYU Langone, where he spent the first month of his life. His parents were sad that the whole time he was there, but one day, while watching the Grammys in the hospital, they heard Christina Aguilera sing “Beautiful.”

It felt like she was singing to them, and the song became their own, changing how they thought. After hearing the song, Magda and Russell went to see Nathaniel at the NICU. They held him in their arms and cried tears of joy. They knew deep down that he was a perfect addition to their lives and that he had a bright future ahead of him.

Nathaniel endured over 10 surgeries within his first year, all aimed at improving his life. However, one of the most challenging aspects for Magda and Russell was dealing with the cruel opinions of others about their son. No one seemed to appreciate Nathaniel’s uniqueness, and not a single compliment came their way.

Magda and Russell were consumed by worry, fearing that their son Nathaniel would face loneliness due to his physical appearance. In their quest to ensure his happiness, they made a courageous decision to have another child who would embrace Nathaniel with unconditional love. Yet, uncertainty lingered in their hearts—were they making the right choice?

The couple worried that their second child would also be born with Treacher Collins syndrome—the Newmans faced the 50-50 chance of their second child also having Treacher Collins syndrome. To quell their anxieties, they underwent numerous tests, leaving no stone unturned.

Their every effort was dedicated to safeguarding their unborn baby from inheriting the same syndrome that defined Nathaniel’s life. Finally, the day arrived when they joyfully welcomed their son Jacob into the world. The little boy was born without the condition.

Nathaniel and Jacob grew quite close, and Nathaniel was glad to have his younger brother by his side. Unfortunately, this didn’t bring him any less trouble. Eventually, Nathaniel became conscious of his appearance. He became aware of the fact that children were terrified of him and would stare and scream whenever they saw him.

When he turned six, he attended a birthday party, and someone called him a monster. Nathaniel’s self-esteem suffered a huge blow as a result of this, and he would lock himself indoors, refusing to come out. For a while, he was forced to live with what others said about him and how everyone else seemed to view him.

Nathaniel had gone through 54 surgeries by the time he had turned 11. It was tough, but that wasn’t the worst part—cruel comments and bullying at school were the worst part, forcing him to switch schools repeatedly. Before each transition, Nathaniel would send letters to his future classmates—a humble attempt to prepare them for his appearance.

Yet, even with this preemptive gesture, his peers found ways to inflict further pain. They would send mean letters to him, asking him to leave and never return. Nathaniel was stuck in a world that only cared about looks, and he felt weighed down by how he looked.

But then something big was about to happen that would turn his life upside down. It came in the form of a movie called “Wonder.” Adapted from a New York Times bestseller, this powerful story revolved around a boy with a facial difference navigating a harsh world that too often passes judgment based on superficiality.

As Nathaniel watched this tale unfold, something within him shifted. Nathaniel credited “Wonder” as a catalyst, a spark that ignited his own courage. It also changed the way children reacted to him. They seemed to relate to him more and be less shocked when they’d see him for the first time.

But it was not just the film that kindled this transformation—his mother’s unw

avering support greatly helped them. Motivated by their challenging journey, Nathaniel’s mother, Magda, wrote a book titled “Normal: A Mother and Her Beautiful Son,” sharing their inspiring story.

Likewise, Nathaniel wrote his own book titled “Normal: One Kid’s Extraordinary Journey,” which also narrates his story but from his perspective. Nathaniel decided he would no longer give people the power to judge him and look down on him. He decided to love every bit of himself.

Through his book and Nathaniel’s motivational speaking engagements, he aimed to help other children accept their facial conditions and find the strength to embrace their uniqueness. Today, Nathaniel is happy to say that he is not normal, but he thinks no one is. He promotes acceptance and difference by being proud of what makes him different.

He is sure that if everyone was normal, the world wouldn’t have as much beauty. Nathaniel continues to inspire people with the help he gets and also spreads awareness about Treacher Collins syndrome. He works towards inspiring people to accept themselves and try to live a full life no matter how they look.

His parents are still his main sources of strength, and they are happy to help him live a normal life that celebrates his individuality. With the love and support he receives from his friends, family, and loved ones, Nathaniel is no longer that boy who people look down on and bully.

He is now a voice for the voiceless and the hope for the hopeless. I am so glad Nathaniel’s story turned out this way. What an inspiring story! What do you think about Nathaniel’s struggles and his victory? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comment section. Thank you for watching. See you next time.