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Candace - posted on 06/05/2012 ( 1 mom has responded )

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They say it takes a community to raise a child, and I think that is especially true for a child with DS. I think it is important to have friends young and old who will be kind, interesting, and patient. That being said. I live in a place where I pretty much can't be part of the community. I am American, and my husband is Slovak. We live in Slovakia where I am having so much trouble fitting in. I can't talk to any of the Mom's or read any of the group web pages, and have only found 1 (really great MoM) who speaks English. I have a few friends with normal kids, but when we get together I end up carrying Max around the playground chasing after their kids... not the best way for Max to learn some independence.

Anyways, my question is basically- How is your community? Are you happy with it? Would you move to find somewhere more fitting? I don't really have any family back in the states that I can count on to support us until we get on our feet, so it is going to be a leap of faith if we do it. It would be really great to hear what you Mom's think about your areas. Thanks for anything and everything you have to share.

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Kari Ann - posted on 06/22/2012

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Hello Candace, My daughter Mia was diagnosed with DS at two months old, shes now 3 months old. We live in a small town in Texas. I think our community is deff accepting to people with disabilites. At 19 years old, having a child with DS was the last thing i expected but she has taught me so much in the past 3 months. I think no matter where you go, there are negative people. There are mean peope who will stare at your child and talk when you walk away. You just have to smile and laugh, because you know what is feels like to love someone so special, and they NEVER will! (:
Our family is very supportive of our daughter, when we told them the news of her diagnoses it made no difference. Our families say "we love her no matter what and always will". and thats how it should be wherever you decide to live. I decided to quit my job and stay at home with my daughter so i could be sure she gets all the resources available to help her improve in life. Im trying to get involved in many activities for the disabled, like the buddy walk. I think it really helps being in a supportive environment, i hope all goes well for you and your family and i hope you find a place where you and your family can get some support, because it is all very overwhelming! God Bless!!

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