I read a blog yesterday from a mother of a child with Down syndrome.
“I love my daughter but I’m not ready to celebrate Down syndrome.”
I just want to say that I hear you. And I validate you.
Sometimes in our special needs circles certain types of people are pushed forward as spokespeople.
You’ve got the instantly accepting parent who doesn’t bat an eye at Down syndrome, but dives right in raising awareness and helping people around him/her get educated.
You’ve got the rock star mom who taught her kid to read and potty train at a crazy early age for any child.
You’ve got the overzealous dad who claims that everything, absolutely everything about Down syndrome is just awesome.
