Bullied 7 Year-Old Finds Cat With Same Rare Eye Condition And Cleft Lip, And It’s Like Destiny Exists
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.”
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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”
Image credits: Christina Humphreys
“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…”
Image credits: Christina Humphreys
“But if anything does get attention, I truly hope it benefits kids with cleft lips if only to raise awareness”
Image credits: Christina Humphreys
“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
Dear Madden (and Moon): you are a beautiful boy and you will melt more and more hearts when you get older. The main thing is: you have a loving and lovely family. The ones who bully you are jealous of your beauty and the love that surrounds you. Always remember that. Be strong and have pity on the bullies because they don't have what it takes to be in your league.
Well said! He's not just kind-hearted, but also beautiful and cute in his very own way! Same applies for his furry buddy.
Load More Replies...It may not be easy to believe, but a lot of people tease simply because they are jealous. The words may hurt, but all you need to remember is that your eyes are SO AWESOME, you should be a Marvel Action Hero! Some adults actually pay good money for coloured contact lenses, just to look cool. Nature gave you this quality for free and you should be proud!
All of those boys are beautiful! And those multi color eyes are so unique and special. Madden, there are lots of us out here that can see how amazing you are inside and out!!!
one of the coolest dudes EVER David Bowie would've probably thought you, little fella, are super cool. rise above and carry on!
David Bowie was stabbed in the eye with a pencil that made his eye turn so blue. Loving these "brothers from other mothers" too cute together.
Load More Replies...Two coloured eyes are amazing! And the lip can be repaired with a well done surgery. But I know a person, who refused to do it, because ever since remembering they were proud of that feature. Definately not a thing to be bullied for and people who do that should be deeply ashamed!
A beautiful cat and a beautiful boy. Symmetry is terribly overrated, those eyes are stunning and it seems this boy has a heart of gold to go with them.
There's lot more to people than just their physical appearance... And just like this post said, we will miss out on so many things if we bully people. Let people be happy with themselves and be happy yourself
C'mon little champ. We are with you from every corner of the world. Don't listen to the bullies, your eyes look amazing and special. Big hugs from Italy.
His eyes are gorgeous! And he is so very sweet. I'm so glad he's found his cat friend Moon
I find his eyes so PERFECT - If it was possible, I'd pay to have the same ! I honnestly really don't understand how some dumbs could say that it's ugly : you're beautiful ! Tell nasty people that you're just a superhero : BRAVE and SPECIAL !
Sometimes I wear one blue circle lens to tribute people with this amazing gift,
Load More Replies...Don't go there. Though, I'm upvoting because..reasons.
Load More Replies...Yay for Madden and Moon, may your friendship be one that they continue to write about. May you one day not have to deal with the harsh judgement and cruelty from your peers. Your eyes are amazing and being different when we are you is harder then being different when we are older, but who really wants to be like everyone else...its boring. Congratulations on you and Moon finding each other.
They are both beautiful! I would love to met them! And that smile, is so warming and bright! Stay strong little boy (and kitty)! <3
Bullied only because they didn't have such beautiful eyes. I would be jealous to but what is negativity gonna do about my same colored eyes? Absolutely nothing. I'm glad he's happy with him appearance and doesn't want to change it
OMG how gorgeous are these boys! Such handsome young men ❤️ I'm also a crazy cat lady so the fluffy family member also gets lots of loving appreciation 😻 I was drawn to this article after seeing a post of a kid with stunning eyes and his matching cat. It wasn't until I read it and went looking that I found the cleft lips. Such a brave guy to go through all the corrective surgery so young! Big, big kudos to you!
Beautiful child and cat. I always thought different colored eyes were cool!
I have different colored eyes - in fact they fluctuate in hue throughout the day (one is amber and one is dark brown). I never saw it as a thing to be shameful of. Madden, don't be ashamed of it either. It is my favorite quality about myself physically because I feel special. You are special too, and embrace it. It's a wonderful thing, to feel special. wcFSQIgI_4...f267be.jpg
It's also amazing that the cat even survived. Most kittens with a cleft lip can't nurse properly and will die quickly unless someone took special care of him.
Most likely he has tetragametic chimerism, (probably the cat also does, too), which is a genetic condition where different parts of the body have different sets of DNA.
And he is lucky to have such an awesome eye that it looks legit yellow, thats even rarer!
Madden is just adorable! And to find Moon - amazing! Long and happy life to both. And to his mom and dad, and big brothers
One of my eyes I darker than the other making one hazel green and one hazel brown, and I am complimented on them so you should be too
Madden is really pretty, I would do anything to have eyes like his
I hope he can get the lip part fully fixed so it's not an issue, but damn, full heterochromia is op awesome. In the world with 7 billion people, you get to be absolutely unique. I'm totally jealous of such eyes. Also I'm willing to bet girls are so gonna fall for this when he's older:P
Make a donation to one of the cleft lip/palate charities as an expression of support for Madden. There are a few: Smile Train, Operation Smile and others. Free cleft palate/lip surgeries are provided by a team of doctors and staff for no charge in countries with limited medical facilities. In very poor countries children with serious clefts can be condemned to a life of suffering and rejection. If everyone sends $5 thousands of kids can have changed lives.
my youngest son had a double hare lip and my eldest had muscular dystrophy so teasing and bulling was around but they learnt to stand up for them selves very fast , but it still hurts and is mean , now one has passed and the other has a great job and 3 kids. my boys grew up and learnt how to respect others and help where needed and I am proud of them
I think his eyes are amazingly beautiful. Those kids picking on him are just jealous they aren't as unique as he is. Glad he found his spirit animal so he doesn't feel so alone
This little boy is stunningly adorable. I think (I hope!) he will end up just fine.
To be 100% honest your child looks awesome. I would kill to have eyes like that because different is perfectly pretty awesome.
Wow...two beautiful beings together...I can hardly believe it. I pray this child has resilience. He must, because he has already been through so much. But when I say beautiful...I mean aesthetically beautiful...they both go straight to your heart. And what a blessing they are together! A wonderful post...Thank You!
You're beautiful!!! You're going to break hearts! I think you should become a model .your cat is beautiful, I'm glad you found each other. Hold your head high,young man ,unique is priceless
Aaaw man ... kids are just so mean. Your lip looks fine, you're a good looking kid, your eyes rock and you have a great personality. Ignore the haters, it'll madden them (get it) and they'll probably end up waiting your table in a few years. School seems like the center of the universe now but it's "just a phase" and soon enough you'll be thinking back and realizing just how unimportant the people were during those years. Except for the ones that stay in your life forever, and you'll know when you meet them. Rock on, Madden!
One of the biggest pop stars ever had two different coloured eyes: David Bowie. It never stopped him for doing what he liked. A great example for all those special people with beautiful eyes like his.
This little boy, as well as your other boys, are gorgeous. He will have the last laugh in the end when his life is filled with joy and happiness from an awesome family experience.
OMG ! how do all these brothers look identical born separately ? Crazy. Tell this sweet little boy that what kids make fun of him now for, is the very thing that will make him the center of attention and the coolest guy in school when he's older. Tell him most kids don't understand that unique is cool and that blending in with the crowd is boring and dull.
Its soooo hard to choose,who is more gorgeous,they are both simply adorable.
Wow he's so beautiful and special i hope and pray he grow to be a good child , he's an angel , God bless your family
One of the most beautiful features I've seen on people is heterochromia. It's rare, and absolutely mesmerising. Keep on living well, kid. Those kids won't matter in the years to come.
I have the same thing!! One eye is green and one is brown. Of course both pupils are vastly different in size. When I was little I was horribly bullied. Chased home, called a freak. I once had a teach yell at me in front of everyone and accuse me of lying when we had to draw a self portrait and I drew myself with my one green eye and one brown. I absolutely hated it !! My mom got me to watch The Labyrinth and when I saw David Bowie with two different colour eyes I remember being so happy to find someone else out there like me. I wasn't the freak that everyone called me. Now I know it's what makes us so different that makes us beautiful... 1% ??? How unique are we ??
We have an equally handsome boy at our middle school who has heterochromia. Early in his 6th grade year, his mom told me not to mention it because he's self conscious about it. Well, it didn't take long for all the girls to notice his beautiful eyes and start hanging around him all the time. Now he's in 7th grade and he is a confident, patient, mature and polite young man with lots of friends. I predict a similar trajectory for you.
It's incredible what can be done surgically now for kids with cleft lip /palate... my niece was born with cleft palate and no septum- after many surgeries ( thanks to the wonderful Shriners hospital) she is a stunningly beautiful college student. For anyone who is interested in helping other kids with facial anomalies, The organization "Smile Train" helps children all over the world get the medical care they need to have their palate /lips repaired. And by getting the surgeries they are more able to live a life out of the shadow and stigma of being “different”. They can Smile, with sunlight on their face and confidence in their hearts.
When that kid hits his teens those eyes are going to be a gold mine. Re: David Bowie.
He is a BEAUTIFUL child--I hope he impacts this world to make it a better place!
Someone in Hollywood need to get this little man a X-Men uniform. Imagine how the bullies would feel to see him kitted out with Deadpool. Mutant and proud!
Madden and moon, you are both so beautiful, ignore the bullies because you are such special boy and cat.xx
Congrats Madden on finding your brother from another mother! Bullying only reveals other people's insecurities. A truly strong person looks past superficial differences to find the similarities that exist among us all.
Stunning, gorgeous eyes that Madden and Moon have. I love that they are the same on each (blue on the left side and brown on the right). You go Madden and tell those poopheads to be nice!
Stunning, gorgeous eyes that Madden and Moon have. I love that they're the same on both sides (blue on the left - brown on the right) of each. You go Madden, you tell those poopheads to be nice, that you're unique!
Unique and beautiful and clearly a very clever boy :) You'll go far in this life! Your eyes are beautiful!
Dear Madden: You are so beautiful and unique. Those people only bully you because they are jealous. Just remember, you don't need to change, they just need to change how they see you. Always remember to be kind to others and never bully anyone.
Dear Madden (and Moon): you are a beautiful boy and you will melt more and more hearts when you get older. The main thing is: you have a loving and lovely family. The ones who bully you are jealous of your beauty and the love that surrounds you. Always remember that. Be strong and have pity on the bullies because they don't have what it takes to be in your league.
Well said! He's not just kind-hearted, but also beautiful and cute in his very own way! Same applies for his furry buddy.
Load More Replies...It may not be easy to believe, but a lot of people tease simply because they are jealous. The words may hurt, but all you need to remember is that your eyes are SO AWESOME, you should be a Marvel Action Hero! Some adults actually pay good money for coloured contact lenses, just to look cool. Nature gave you this quality for free and you should be proud!
All of those boys are beautiful! And those multi color eyes are so unique and special. Madden, there are lots of us out here that can see how amazing you are inside and out!!!
one of the coolest dudes EVER David Bowie would've probably thought you, little fella, are super cool. rise above and carry on!
David Bowie was stabbed in the eye with a pencil that made his eye turn so blue. Loving these "brothers from other mothers" too cute together.
Load More Replies...Two coloured eyes are amazing! And the lip can be repaired with a well done surgery. But I know a person, who refused to do it, because ever since remembering they were proud of that feature. Definately not a thing to be bullied for and people who do that should be deeply ashamed!
A beautiful cat and a beautiful boy. Symmetry is terribly overrated, those eyes are stunning and it seems this boy has a heart of gold to go with them.
There's lot more to people than just their physical appearance... And just like this post said, we will miss out on so many things if we bully people. Let people be happy with themselves and be happy yourself
C'mon little champ. We are with you from every corner of the world. Don't listen to the bullies, your eyes look amazing and special. Big hugs from Italy.
His eyes are gorgeous! And he is so very sweet. I'm so glad he's found his cat friend Moon
I find his eyes so PERFECT - If it was possible, I'd pay to have the same ! I honnestly really don't understand how some dumbs could say that it's ugly : you're beautiful ! Tell nasty people that you're just a superhero : BRAVE and SPECIAL !
Sometimes I wear one blue circle lens to tribute people with this amazing gift,
Load More Replies...Don't go there. Though, I'm upvoting because..reasons.
Load More Replies...Yay for Madden and Moon, may your friendship be one that they continue to write about. May you one day not have to deal with the harsh judgement and cruelty from your peers. Your eyes are amazing and being different when we are you is harder then being different when we are older, but who really wants to be like everyone else...its boring. Congratulations on you and Moon finding each other.
They are both beautiful! I would love to met them! And that smile, is so warming and bright! Stay strong little boy (and kitty)! <3
Bullied only because they didn't have such beautiful eyes. I would be jealous to but what is negativity gonna do about my same colored eyes? Absolutely nothing. I'm glad he's happy with him appearance and doesn't want to change it
OMG how gorgeous are these boys! Such handsome young men ❤️ I'm also a crazy cat lady so the fluffy family member also gets lots of loving appreciation 😻 I was drawn to this article after seeing a post of a kid with stunning eyes and his matching cat. It wasn't until I read it and went looking that I found the cleft lips. Such a brave guy to go through all the corrective surgery so young! Big, big kudos to you!
Beautiful child and cat. I always thought different colored eyes were cool!
I have different colored eyes - in fact they fluctuate in hue throughout the day (one is amber and one is dark brown). I never saw it as a thing to be shameful of. Madden, don't be ashamed of it either. It is my favorite quality about myself physically because I feel special. You are special too, and embrace it. It's a wonderful thing, to feel special. wcFSQIgI_4...f267be.jpg
It's also amazing that the cat even survived. Most kittens with a cleft lip can't nurse properly and will die quickly unless someone took special care of him.
Most likely he has tetragametic chimerism, (probably the cat also does, too), which is a genetic condition where different parts of the body have different sets of DNA.
And he is lucky to have such an awesome eye that it looks legit yellow, thats even rarer!
Madden is just adorable! And to find Moon - amazing! Long and happy life to both. And to his mom and dad, and big brothers
One of my eyes I darker than the other making one hazel green and one hazel brown, and I am complimented on them so you should be too
Madden is really pretty, I would do anything to have eyes like his
I hope he can get the lip part fully fixed so it's not an issue, but damn, full heterochromia is op awesome. In the world with 7 billion people, you get to be absolutely unique. I'm totally jealous of such eyes. Also I'm willing to bet girls are so gonna fall for this when he's older:P
Make a donation to one of the cleft lip/palate charities as an expression of support for Madden. There are a few: Smile Train, Operation Smile and others. Free cleft palate/lip surgeries are provided by a team of doctors and staff for no charge in countries with limited medical facilities. In very poor countries children with serious clefts can be condemned to a life of suffering and rejection. If everyone sends $5 thousands of kids can have changed lives.
my youngest son had a double hare lip and my eldest had muscular dystrophy so teasing and bulling was around but they learnt to stand up for them selves very fast , but it still hurts and is mean , now one has passed and the other has a great job and 3 kids. my boys grew up and learnt how to respect others and help where needed and I am proud of them
I think his eyes are amazingly beautiful. Those kids picking on him are just jealous they aren't as unique as he is. Glad he found his spirit animal so he doesn't feel so alone
This little boy is stunningly adorable. I think (I hope!) he will end up just fine.
To be 100% honest your child looks awesome. I would kill to have eyes like that because different is perfectly pretty awesome.
Wow...two beautiful beings together...I can hardly believe it. I pray this child has resilience. He must, because he has already been through so much. But when I say beautiful...I mean aesthetically beautiful...they both go straight to your heart. And what a blessing they are together! A wonderful post...Thank You!
You're beautiful!!! You're going to break hearts! I think you should become a model .your cat is beautiful, I'm glad you found each other. Hold your head high,young man ,unique is priceless
Aaaw man ... kids are just so mean. Your lip looks fine, you're a good looking kid, your eyes rock and you have a great personality. Ignore the haters, it'll madden them (get it) and they'll probably end up waiting your table in a few years. School seems like the center of the universe now but it's "just a phase" and soon enough you'll be thinking back and realizing just how unimportant the people were during those years. Except for the ones that stay in your life forever, and you'll know when you meet them. Rock on, Madden!
One of the biggest pop stars ever had two different coloured eyes: David Bowie. It never stopped him for doing what he liked. A great example for all those special people with beautiful eyes like his.
This little boy, as well as your other boys, are gorgeous. He will have the last laugh in the end when his life is filled with joy and happiness from an awesome family experience.
OMG ! how do all these brothers look identical born separately ? Crazy. Tell this sweet little boy that what kids make fun of him now for, is the very thing that will make him the center of attention and the coolest guy in school when he's older. Tell him most kids don't understand that unique is cool and that blending in with the crowd is boring and dull.
Its soooo hard to choose,who is more gorgeous,they are both simply adorable.
Wow he's so beautiful and special i hope and pray he grow to be a good child , he's an angel , God bless your family
One of the most beautiful features I've seen on people is heterochromia. It's rare, and absolutely mesmerising. Keep on living well, kid. Those kids won't matter in the years to come.
I have the same thing!! One eye is green and one is brown. Of course both pupils are vastly different in size. When I was little I was horribly bullied. Chased home, called a freak. I once had a teach yell at me in front of everyone and accuse me of lying when we had to draw a self portrait and I drew myself with my one green eye and one brown. I absolutely hated it !! My mom got me to watch The Labyrinth and when I saw David Bowie with two different colour eyes I remember being so happy to find someone else out there like me. I wasn't the freak that everyone called me. Now I know it's what makes us so different that makes us beautiful... 1% ??? How unique are we ??
We have an equally handsome boy at our middle school who has heterochromia. Early in his 6th grade year, his mom told me not to mention it because he's self conscious about it. Well, it didn't take long for all the girls to notice his beautiful eyes and start hanging around him all the time. Now he's in 7th grade and he is a confident, patient, mature and polite young man with lots of friends. I predict a similar trajectory for you.
It's incredible what can be done surgically now for kids with cleft lip /palate... my niece was born with cleft palate and no septum- after many surgeries ( thanks to the wonderful Shriners hospital) she is a stunningly beautiful college student. For anyone who is interested in helping other kids with facial anomalies, The organization "Smile Train" helps children all over the world get the medical care they need to have their palate /lips repaired. And by getting the surgeries they are more able to live a life out of the shadow and stigma of being “different”. They can Smile, with sunlight on their face and confidence in their hearts.
When that kid hits his teens those eyes are going to be a gold mine. Re: David Bowie.
He is a BEAUTIFUL child--I hope he impacts this world to make it a better place!
Someone in Hollywood need to get this little man a X-Men uniform. Imagine how the bullies would feel to see him kitted out with Deadpool. Mutant and proud!
Madden and moon, you are both so beautiful, ignore the bullies because you are such special boy and cat.xx
Congrats Madden on finding your brother from another mother! Bullying only reveals other people's insecurities. A truly strong person looks past superficial differences to find the similarities that exist among us all.
Stunning, gorgeous eyes that Madden and Moon have. I love that they are the same on each (blue on the left side and brown on the right). You go Madden and tell those poopheads to be nice!
Stunning, gorgeous eyes that Madden and Moon have. I love that they're the same on both sides (blue on the left - brown on the right) of each. You go Madden, you tell those poopheads to be nice, that you're unique!
Unique and beautiful and clearly a very clever boy :) You'll go far in this life! Your eyes are beautiful!
Dear Madden: You are so beautiful and unique. Those people only bully you because they are jealous. Just remember, you don't need to change, they just need to change how they see you. Always remember to be kind to others and never bully anyone.
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