You’re Not Alone
In the hours and days after receiving a Down syndrome diagnosis, many parents describe feeling overwhelmed, confused, or even numb. If you're feeling any of that please know, you're not alone.
In this short and moving video, you’ll meet parents who’ve stood exactly where you are. They talk about the initial shock, the fear of the unknown, and most importantly how, with time, things began to feel okay. Even joyful.
In the hours and days after receiving a Down syndrome diagnosis, many parents describe feeling overwhelmed, confused, or even numb. If you're feeling any of that please know, you're not alone.
In this short and moving video, you’ll meet parents who’ve stood exactly where you are. They talk about the initial shock, the fear of the unknown, and most importantly how, with time, things began to feel okay. Even joyful.
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