When I first started to write this, the plan was to write about 10 positives that Down syndrome has bought to my life and 10 negatives. I wanted to be honest, show both sides of the story and not be quite so ‘everything is rosy’. But I really struggled to come up with 10 negative … Continue reading The Things down syndrome has brought to our lives, and the things it hasn’t.
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The Reason I share River’s Journey with Down Syndrome
A couple of nights ago for the first time River's page on Facebook came under a bit of fire. It was following the wonderful Meryl Streep using her platform to stand up for the disabled community, and give them a voice. I was actually attacked by some Trump supporters, who told me I was … Continue reading The Reason I share River’s Journey with Down Syndrome
Never underestimate a person who has Down syndrome.
Practically every day I get the joy of reading another wonderful story about a person with Down syndrome achieving something great. From starting a business, living independently, learning to drive or taking exams. What I’ve also noticed is a negative opinion of this within society and it is so disheartening. It takes a lot … Continue reading Never underestimate a person who has Down syndrome.
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