for the downs babies
Like many people, I've been so affected by the post made by a prominent influencer that he and his wife terminated their pregnancy after discovering a Down's Syndrome diagnosis. He claimed that their child would not have had a quality life. He claimed they did not want their child to suffer. I am so saddened by the misinformation this couple was given. Studies have shown that people with Down’s Syndrome are THE happiest people on the planet. I can only imagine how scary a Down's Syndrome diagnosis must be for a parent. But I hope instead of misinformation, we can spread the truth. The truth that I know: Remi, like his Down's Syndrome community, both experiences and brings joy like no one else I know. All our worlds are brighter and better because of him. I grieve for what this scared couple has missed out on. I hope as a culture we learn that life is not to be chosen based on its meeting our preconceived expectations. All Down's Syndrome lives are worth living. Fi...
