Aug 8, 2018 | Down syndrome- Trisomy 21, Sibling Stories
“Growing up,” Corinne says, “I was always just told that she had Down Syndrome, but she was always just my sister, so it never really made a difference.” Corinne shares life with a sister with Down syndrome wasn’t always easy, but it definitely wasn’t worse at all,...
Jun 13, 2018 | Down syndrome- Trisomy 21, Sibling Stories
David and his daughter Valerie tell about the wonderful life they shared with David’s other daughter, Sharmi. Sharmi was born with Down syndrome and brought so much joy to her family. Sharmi has since passed away, but she has inspired her family members and others to...
Jan 29, 2018 | Cerebral Palsy, Sibling Stories
Kellie was 3 1/2 years old when her twin sisters were born. Both twins were born with Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy and required a lot of care. It didn’t take her long to notice Kay and Kara were different than her friend’s siblings. Kellie’s friends were...
Nov 26, 2017 | Down syndrome- Trisomy 21, Sibling Stories
Laura’s mom was excited to announce to her other children that she was pregnant with twins, a boy and a girl. When the babies were born, it was a complete surprise to see the girl, Annie, had Down syndrome. Laura was eight-years-old at the time and little did...
Oct 1, 2017 | Down syndrome- Trisomy 21, Sibling Stories
Jennifer has a little sister that has Down syndrome. She also got a darling son with Down syndrome, when she married her husband. Jennifer talks about how her sister shaped her life, influencing what Jennifer studied in school and who she eventually...
Oct 1, 2017 | Autism Spectrum Disorder, Epilepsy, Sibling Stories
Stephanie’s brother Mick has Autism and Epilepsy. Stephanie talks about the joys and challenges on being the younger sibling to her brother with special needs.
