by Guest Writer | Mar 21, 2021 | Articles, Current Affairs, Feel Good
On World Down Syndrome Day 2021 I want to share with you some of the experiences I have had of being a mother to the beautiful Betsy Iona over the past 3 years. This little firecracker burst into my life and filled me with a strength and energy to protect and fight...
by Guest Writer | Mar 8, 2021 | Articles, Current Affairs, Feel Good
As a mother of three very unique and equally precious children, I sometimes struggle with words utilised to describe my middle child Dillan who was born with an extra chromosome. I have been frequently told that he would be ‘my special boy’ to which I tend to...
by Guest Writer | Mar 2, 2021 | Articles, Current Affairs, Feel Good
“He will be the end of you.” A voice rang so crystal clear in my head as I entered into day five of labour but one I had heard for the last nine months. Now was the time to give birth to our little boy, our miracle baby, the child we were told 20 years ago we...
by Guest Writer | Feb 26, 2021 | Articles, Current Affairs, Feel Good
I am writing this on behalf of my son Tim, who happens to have Down syndrome When the pandemic began a year ago, he was laid off from his job at a greenhouse. Like many people, Tim was at a loss without his job and community. He loves to dance, so last March I...
by Guest Writer | Feb 19, 2021 | Articles, Feel Good
“Hanane, you always talk about pain, hurdles and challenges in your posts, can you share them?” The aim of this article is not the story itself but the learnings behind the story. Three major events shaped who I am today and impacted tremendously my...
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