I receive a lot of lovely messages and I love reading them, but today I got one that took my breath away. Not in a good way. To the lady who sent the message, I know your intentions were good and I know you meant no harm. I just feel that this is a point … Continue reading When somebody prayed for my sons Down syndrome to be ‘cured’.
Tag: acceptance
Expectations of my children
I have two children, two beautiful sons who I love with all of my heart. Skyler is my eldest and River is my youngest, he has Down syndrome. Will River’s life be different to Skyler’s? Yes of course. It’s highly likely that River will always be dependent on us, be it just partly or fully. … Continue reading Expectations of my children
Don’t praise your child for playing with mine
You need to bear with me on this one. You may completely disagree with me in the beginning and you may think I’m being disrespectful or ungrateful. But honestly, stick with me and I think you’ll understand what I am trying to say. Don’t praise your typical child for playing with mine. This is something … Continue reading Don’t praise your child for playing with mine