For most people, learning their child was born with a disability can be scary or even heartbreaking. However, many people born with these challenges are often determined to overcome them. Furthermore, it shows others that they can still live a quality life. As was the case with Lisa Newtop. A mom with Down Syndrome who...
The fashion and modeling industries have been known to discriminate against bodies that do not fit into the perfect ideals of beauty. This was once thought of as an exclusive look at beauty, but it is now considered as an exclusion tactic. Although things seem to be changing in recent years and the modeling world...
Having a baby changes your life completely. The moment that child is conceived, your world starts to change. But things change even more when the baby arrives. Having a completely healthy child is something we all hope for, and a child without special needs is difficult enough to look after. Having a baby with a...
Finding out you are pregnant leaves you with a whirlwind of emotions, for months you imagine what your baby will look like when it is born. You wonder if you are going to have a boy or maybe a girl, you think about what sort of parent you will be. Will you cope with the...
According to the World Health Organization, about one in 1,000 babies are born with Down syndrome in the world every year. [1] But Savannah Combs gave birth to twin daughters with Down syndrome, an insanely rare phenomenon. “It’s very rare what they have, but they’ve been my little gems,” she said. “For every 1,000 twin...
To be married for 25 years is an amazing achievement, even when you have no obvious obstacles holding you back in your life. Kris Scharoun-DeForge and her now-late husband Paul were married in 1993. As a Down’s Syndrome marriage, the road was not always easy for both of them. Although so many people had doubts...
A new mother’s review of her baby went viral. Here is the story behind her short but extraordinary message of gratitude. Jessica Egan and her husband were thrilled when she was expecting. They had been trying to conceive for some time, even after a failed IVF. Jessica had joined an infertility support group and the...
Gaslighting can make people question their memory, perception, and even sanity. It’s a subtle form of emotional manipulation that chips away at confidence over time. Whether it happens in romantic relationships, friendships, or the workplace, gaslighting can leave deep psychological scars if left unchecked. Recognizing the signs and having the right tools to respond is...
We’ve seen a range of birth defects over the years, some less common than others. These can be physical or developmental and sometimes come with severe obstacles, such as a need for surgery or other intensive medical care. Amazingly, despite their challenges, most people born with these conditions have the most positive and uplifting outlook...
When Davon Jacobs and Tavon Jacobs were born, doctors were not sure they would live. Each twin weighed just over two pounds, and both tested positive for crack cocaine at birth. Because of that, they were placed into foster care almost immediately. From the very first days of life, instability shaped everything around them. People...
Jack, a devoted single dad, begins his mornings before sunrise, balancing the demands of his job and his two daughters, Emma and Lily. But one seemingly ordinary morning, he finds a mystery awaiting him on the kitchen table—homemade pancakes from an unknown benefactor. What unfolds is a heartwarming story of gratitude, resilience, and new beginnings....
One family did everything they could to prevent an innocent baby from having to endure foster care. Family isn’t just about blood—it’s about love, commitment, and stepping up when it matters most. That’s exactly what Christie and Wesley Werts did when they made the life-changing decision to adopt a baby who wasn’t biologically theirs. Their...
