Society often pressures couples to have children, but when individuals with Down syndrome choose parenthood, they face judgment instead.
Lisa, a woman with Down syndrome, defied expectations by living independently and working full-time. When she became pregnant, many questioned her ability to be a mother. Despite criticism, her family supported her decision.
Lisa’s son, Nic, was born with Down syndrome and raised with love by his mother and grandmother. Now 24, he is a college graduate who deeply respects the women who raised him.
Their story challenges stereotypes and proves that love, determination, and support matter most in parenting.
