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When somebody prayed for my sons Down syndrome to be ‘cured’.

August 1, 2017August 8, 201744 Comments

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’.

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Is this the life my son was meant to live?

July 5, 2017July 14, 201720 Comments

“No, you are mourning the life you THINK he was meant to have, the life you WANTED him to have. He is already living the life he was meant to have’.

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Mum’s repeat after me, I AM GOOD ENOUGH!

June 2, 2017July 12, 20174 Comments

  Why as mothers do we never feel good enough? Why is there always that nagging doubt telling us that we’re failing and that we could be doing more for our children? No matter how many amazing things we do for our families, we always focus on the things we’re not doing. If we do … Continue reading Mum’s repeat after me, I AM GOOD ENOUGH!

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