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Do you remember the feelings you had when you first discovered your child had a disability?

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WHAT PARENTS SAY

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We asked several families to tell us about their experiences, how they felt when they learned their child had a disability and how Face 2 Face helped.

Read what parents say, in their own words. Names and some details have been changed to protect anonymity.

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Ruth's Story

 

'I find it quite difficult to remember the events surrounding Tommy's diagnosis. It is something I have locked away in a dark corner of my mind.'

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Michael's Story

 

'Having a friendly understanding person alongside you helps no end. It helped my wife and me go through it together – it made us feel like a team.'

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Sian's Story

 

'I wanted to meet other people with Down's children. If I could find someone who'd been there and done it, it would help me to stop worrying.'

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What Face 2 Face offers:

  • time to talk and be listened to
  • understanding from someone who has been through a similar experience
  • reassurance that what you are feeling is OK
  • a positive view about the future of your child.
 
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