A boy who has been bullied at school has cast Expecto Patronum, finding his true spirit animal. You see, 7-year-old Madden from Oklahoma was born with a cleft lip and heterochromia iridum (different color eyes), and some thought it would be fun to tease the boy for his unique appearance. Luckily, he found a way to deal with the Dementors, those soul-sucking monsters!
"Last week, a friend posted an image of the cat in our cleft moms group. This kitty was taken in by a rescue group in Minnesota," Madden's mom, Christina Humphreys told Love What Matters. "We knew immediately that this kitty was meant to be part of our family. Not only does he have a cleft lip like our 7-year-old son Madden, he also has complete heterochromia iridum, like Madden. They were destined to be best friends. Funny how a pet can make you feel less alone."
Madden finding Moon really seems like a miracle against all odds. "Heterochromia iridum is when a part of the iris has at least two colors. Complete heterochromia iridum, where the eyes are completely different colors all together, is quite rare, existing in less than 1% of the population, I'm told. That plus the cleft lips is exceptionally rare."
"We’re usually not spontaneous people, but we knew that we were meant to love this kitty. Moon, the kitty, and Madden are the perfect companions for each other. In a word full of bullies and hateful words, we will choose to chase love. I think it’s safe to say that this kitty is love, and was certainly meant to be part of our journey and Madden’s journey."
Nothing about this friendship between 7-year-old Madden and a rescue cat Moon is ordinary
Image credits: Christina Humphreys
Both were born with a cleft lip paired with a rare eye condition called heterochromia iridum, existing in less than 1% of the population
Image credits: Christina Humphreys
"I’m stunned at how this all played out" Madden's Mom explained. "It sounds silly, but fate willed these two together"
Image credits: Christina Humphreys
"I’m amazed that we found out about [the cat], and even more amazed by the friends and strangers that helped us get to him, and adopt him"
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"Moon helps Madden realize that being born unique is an incredible thing; that he is magic"
Image credits: Christina Humphreys
"In a world full of bullies and hateful words, we will choose to chase love"
Image credits: Christina Humphreys
Madden is only 7 years old, but he has endured a lot already
He has already undergone six surgeries
With many more to go
"There were a few kids saying really ugly, mean things to him. It really broke his spirit"
“The bullying still rears its nastiness once in a while, but the only thing we can do is try to change our perception on bullies"
The kid explained his negative experiences and the way he dealt with them in this inspiring anti-bullying video
Madden also has two brothers, "I had no intention of our family getting attention from this at all..."
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"But if anything does get attention, I truly hope it benefits kids with cleft lips if only to raise awareness”
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"We’re full of shortcomings, just like every other human, but we will always try our best to show others kindness," the mother concluded
Image credits: Christina Humphreys
People felt nothing but love for Madden
