Beautiful Mess is a series that mines the wisdom of parents in Saskatchewan who have experienced difficult circumstances.

In some ways, Griffin Mounts is like many 13-year-old boys. He likes Pokemon and watching his favourite TV shows. He's starting to grow facial hair.

Unlike most teens, Griffin lives in Wascana Rehabilitation Centre and requires around-the-clock care. He uses a wheelchair and requires a feeding tube.

He only communicates through smiles, but his mother sees more in him than just …