Family Stories

Most of our families have beautiful stories to share, here you will find a varied selection of some of the lovely stories we receive each week.

We would love to hear yours – see Our Story form below.

Kelly and Olivia

Kelly and Olivia

Olivia starts school! I initially wrote a family story back in October 2017 when Liv was 16 months old. Back then, Liv was attending mainstream nursery and was doing well. Since then, a lot has happened, so I thought I’d write an update on what our life looks like...

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Little Grace

Little Grace

My name is Leeonie and I'm Grace's Mum. So I’m going to tell you about my journey. I found out I was pregnant and was over the moon like every mum to be. I went along for my 12-week scan, and my life changed. When they scanned me they found out that Grace had fluid on...

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Loving Life with Lucinda

Loving Life with Lucinda

Introducing me, I am Nikki, I live in North Somerset, and I am mum to Zack (7), Evan (nearly 6), and Lucinda (3). Lucinda has Down syndrome - or how I like to see it - designer genes! Can I begin by saying there is nothing 'down' about Down Syndrome If only the man...

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Loving and Living with a Child with Down Syndrome

Loving and Living with a Child with Down Syndrome

Hello, I’d like to introduce myself, my name is Liz, and I live in Sherborne, Dorset, I am originally from South Yorkshire, but moved to beautiful Dorset five years ago due to my husbands' job in the Army. All my dreams came true when we moved to Dorset,...

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