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This beautiful story, out in Woman's Own, tells the story of how Cathy came to adopt Sinead, a poorly little lady who needed someone to believe in her. Sinead has Down's syndrome and was left pretty much alone for the first few months of her life. No cuddles, no love, no hope... until Cathy came along, fell madly in love, and gave Sinead the love, care and attention she deserved.
Read MoreHappy World Down's syndrome Day 2019! It's become my tradition to collate all the stories about all the legends of the Down's syndrome community I've written about in the past year, to mark this wonderful, worldwide celebration. I have written about amazing children like Max, who I wrote about over Christmas for Best and Chat, who is just about the most gorgeous little elf in the world.
Read MoreHow adorbs is Henry? Emily had to fight to have her voice heard when she found out prenatally that he had Down's syndrome. She was urged far too many times to have a termination... but she knew her own mind and her love for her unborn son was never in question. Once he was born, Emily was asked if she wanted him adopted.
Read MoreAlways extra specially proud of my stories for and about the Down's syndrome community - here's this week's piece in Woman's Own magazine celebrating Sophie and Joe, two brilliant kids who have brought sunshine and sparkle to their family and friends - and who happen to have Down's syndrome.
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