Farrin Moreno
Farrin is a graduate NICU parent who has been a vocal advocate for the NICU community for the last sixteen years. She is the Author of Journey to Paradidomi, scheduled to be released April 12, 2024. Journey to Paradidomi takes readers on a transformative exploration of the author's past, as she delves deep into her wounds, trauma, and unmet needs. Through this emotional and at times painful journey, she discovers a profound sense of healing and, most importantly, freedom. Along the way, she uncovers her true identity and gains clarity about her God-given purpose: to live a Paradidomi Life. Throughout her quest, the author receives invaluable support from various organizations and individuals, including the NICU Parent Network, a life recovery program at her church, and her graduate school program. These messages of encouragement and guidance serve as beacons of hope, reminding her that she is not alone in her struggles and that there are resources available to help her on her path to self-discovery. Journey to Paradidomi is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of self-reflection and personal growth.
She is Married to a wonderful Husband, Christian, whom she partners with to run, Moreno's Helping Hands Construction and Remodeling, LLC., a small business, located in San Antonio, Texas. She is the mother of three beautiful children. Her first born daughter, Emily Isabella, is a NICU graduate (born a micro-preemie, at 25 weeks gestation, weighing 1lb 7oz & 12in long, with a 73-day NICU stay) 16 years ago. She also has an amazing, innovative, 14 year old son, Elijah Matthew. Lastly, the latest edition to the family, a 3 year old daughter, EllieAna Brielle. Fun Fact: EllieAna was born the day the World Health Organization characterized COVID-19 as a pandemic: March 11, 2020. During the 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic, Farrin leaned into her NICU and Special Education Advocacy experience, and started Paradidomi Christian Academy, to begin Homeschooling her children full time. Journey to Paradidomi details the circumstances leading to this life changing decision.
In addition to her personal NICU experience as a graduate NICU parent, Farrin has been an advocate for the NICU community through her academic studies over the past seven years. While seeking her Bachelor of Arts in Communication, she investigated Micro Preemie Parent Communication. While seeking her Master of Arts in Communication, she had the privilege of completing studies titled: "Group Communication: Highs and Lows of Parenting the Very Low Birth Weight (VLBW) Preemie", as well as "Advocating for the VLBW Preemie through Special Education Services in the Public-School System".
After completing her graduate program in 2021, Farrin completed a Trauma Informed Professional (TIP) Certification Program through Caring Essential Collaborative, LLC in 2022. Becoming a certified trauma informed professional has allowed Farrin to be a well rounded champion in trauma informed care communication in the NICU and beyond.