"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you." -- Maya Angelou
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I can't keep it inside anymore. The moments and their weight when we met our son, and the days since. The ways we have fought for our sanity and worked through the messiness. The people that have seen our souls and lifted them, who helped us get our heads above water. The opportunities that we have had to learn and grow outside of anything we thought possible.
I'm not sure how long to make this series. I guess it will unfold how it needs to.
We did not know a single person with Down syndrome before. We weren't aware that there was even a possibility of finding out our child had an extra chromosome after birth. I thought abnormalities were always caught at the 20 week anatomy scan. I hope this can bring awareness to people who are living life "normally." Maybe if more people know about the possibilities after birth, they can be more prepared for either themselves or for people they know going through unexpected challenges.
This series is to honor those who helped us. Those who were brave enough to share their stories. Who were kind enough to take the time to talk with me. Who were wise enough to console me, but also quick to tell me it gets better. And not only better, but incredible. Life changing in the best, most unexpected ways.
But mostly, this is for my son, my Cooper, my little bundle of smiles, cuddles, and love.
To anyone else who might feel lost in a surprise diagnosis, may our story bring you hope, the way we were made hopeful by those who have gone before.
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