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A mothers candid and moving account of the challenges and joys of having a Down Syndrome child
A searingly honest account of her journey from heartbreak to joy Daily Mail
When Sarah Robertss son Oscar was born he was unexpectedly diagnosed with Down Syndrome Sarah had to rapidly come to terms with a new normal as she suddenly found her life on a different path to the one shed always hoped and believed shed follow
For the Love of Oscar shares a mothers real and very raw emotions as she comes to terms with that new path in a story which is nevertheless both heartwarming and funny Sarah writes candidly about the ups and downs not only of parenthood but also of parenting a child who just happens to have additional needs
She describes in vivid and heartbreaking terms attitudes some have displayed towards her son and her the often hurtful things said by some people She describes the hospital appointments the therapy sessions the mountains of paperwork the tantrums and the tears And she reveals the choices and challenges she faced when she decided that she would like to have more children
Sarah is the author of a multiawardwinning blog called Dont Be Sorry wwwdontbesorryinfo which aims to help others in a similar situation but is also her very relatable take on parenting She spends a great deal of time advocating for improved understanding of Down Syndrome
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