Jun 3, 2020 | Diagnosis, Sibling Stories
Katherine has a sister she never knew existed until she was 12 years old. A sister, who is profoundly disabled was placed in an institution as a young child. Katherine reconnected with her and has become her guardian. Surprise When Katherine was 12 years old she was...
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...
Jun 13, 2018 | Down syndrome- Trisomy 21, Sibling Stories
Typical of that time era, David and his wife were encouraged to place their daughter, Sharmi, who had Down syndrome in a state institution. They chose to keep Sharmi at home. A decision David is grateful for. Sharmi’s sister, Valerie, eventually became her...
Jan 29, 2018 | Cerebral Palsy, Sibling Stories
Kellie was three-and-a-half years old when her twin sisters were born. Both twins were born with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy and required total care. Kellie was candid in sharing her thoughts and feelings growing up with her sisters. Growing up different...
Nov 26, 2017 | Down syndrome- Trisomy 21, Sibling Stories
Laura and Devin had only been married for three years when Laura’s youngest sister, Annie, came to live with them. Annie has Down syndrome and was 13 years old when her mother passed away. Laura and Devin share the positive impact Annie has had on their family...
Oct 1, 2017 | Down syndrome- Trisomy 21, Sibling Stories
Jennifer was 10 years old when her sister Vanessa was born with Down syndrome. Having a sister with Down syndrome has had a profound impact in Jennifer’s life for good. A Sister’s View of Down Syndrome: She’s Amazing! Not understanding what Down...
