Down Syndrome is Not Shameful: How to Be There for a Special Child and Not Lose Yourself. 40 Stories About Difficult Choices and Positive Changes

«How can I maximally help my child, be there for them, but not lose myself?» and «How should I now communicate with this family?» This book answers both questions. It is for those who are raising children with Down syndrome or growing alongside them, for relatives and friends of the family, for educators and doctors who work with special children. And for those who are not connected to this topic but would like to know more.
This is not a new method or a manual for the development of children with special needs, but a collection of 40 real stories from families who faced the verdict: «Your child has Down syndrome» and the subsequent questions «Why me?» and «How do we live on now?»
The author of the book is Tatiana Dell, founder of the Sunny House public fund in Petropavlovsk and the mother of Alice with Down syndrome. Tatiana is sure that the lived experience of other moms and dads, supported by comments from a psychologist, will help readers overcome the difficult period of acceptance more quickly, learn their emotions in the first years of special parenthood, and understand that they are perfectly normal. Most importantly, to realize that they are not alone in their feelings and to receive support from those who are also conquering their special Everest. The heroes of the book forged their own paths to a happy present for their families and are now ready to share their compass and guide others.
Friends and specialists working with the family will be able to better understand the parents and be more considerate in their communication with them. For readers who are not familiar with the topic, this collection can serve as a bridge into the world of special childhood, an effective means for developing empathy and overcoming various life challenges.