It’s the end of another year and of course this is a time that many of us reflect and think on the things that we did or did not do and determine our next step …
Siblings
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I Resent My Sister!
“I resent my sister”. “I resent my brother”. You might be thinking to yourself how could anyone ever think or say that about their sibling with DS, but it’s quite easy to get to such …
Does Your Sibling Impact Your Decision to Have Children?
Having kids of my own…should I or shouldn’t I? Does your sibling impact your decision to have children? You want to know the truth? Having a sibling with Down Syndrome does in fact impact the …
Sometimes, Down Syndrome Just Plain Sucks
Yep, I said it. Sometimes, Down Syndrome (DS) just plain sucks. It sucks that your sibling has to deal with all the things that come with being someone with a disability and it sucks that …
Are You Obligated to Take Care of Your Sibling?
Are you obligated to take care of your sibling who has Down Syndrome (DS)? Quite frankly…no. They are your brother or sister…not your child. Your parents have that obligation. You could be the type of …
A Job is Not Enough
How am I going to continue to provide for my sister AND myself? How will I be able to afford the things that we both need? Will I have to stay in a job that …
Caregivers – You ARE Doing a Good Job!
So, the other day, I took my sister to the podiatrist and someone in the office said something to me that really struck me. They said “You are doing a good job”. At first, I …
6 Foot Care Tips from the Podiatrist (Foot Doctor)
I have been concerned about my sister’s feet for some time now, due to the following reasons: It appears she has “flat feet”. She has calluses on the sole of her feet She complains that …
What Makes A New Year Happy?
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! You made it to another year without going insane from all the demands of life…well done! So now we’re here…what’s the plan? I know one of the things resting on my mind is what …
The Importance of Boundaries and Personal Space
Did you know that someone with Down Syndrome (DS) can be a sexual offender or dare I say a sexual predator? Oh yes! We never really think about that, do we? We tend to look …