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You'll be with me every step of the way - Bella

There wasn't a dry eye in the house while I was working on this story - Jon's love for his wife Rach shone through his words and it was an honour to write for him .Over on my 'charity' page you can see the link for Jon's fundraising campaign - he's raising money for Breast Cancer Care to thank the charity for the support they gave his family during Rach's cancer battle. His story is out now in Bella.

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World Down's syndrome Day 2019 - a retrospective collective

Happy 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. 

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Our shining light - New! Magazine

How 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.

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We'll fight the NHS - Sunday Mirror

I've worked with the incredible Rich family before, but last time, the story had hope and promise... We thought the pioneering treatment little Jess and Nicole were on might change the world for generations of kids with rare genetic diseases. But now, the NHS has refused to fund the treatment which leaves these girls at a perilous crossroads. 

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Our starter marriages - Best

Love these ladies! Here's Emma, Sheryl and Hannah reflecting on the lessons they learned while dipping their toes in married waters back in their 20s. Their 'starter marriages' taught them so much about love, life and long term relationships, it was a fascinating piece to put together. Out now in Best.

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The Last Generation? Woman's Own

Always 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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