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One Mother's Brave Post About Having a Child with Down Syndrome Will Leave You in Tears

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One Mother's Brave Post About Having a Child with Down Syndrome Will Leave You in Tears

Having a child with Down syndrome can be challenging, especially when it comes to finding lasting friendships for them. Donna Herter, a mother from St. Charles, Missouri, recently shared her heart-wrenching story on social media, and her post has since gone viral.

Her request for a friend for her son, Christian Bowers, who has Down syndrome, has been met with an outpouring of kindness from strangers around the world.

Donna Herter shared her post on Facebook during a lull in her overnight nursing shift last month. She offered to pay anyone between the ages of 20-28 $80 for two hours of spending time with Christian, playing video games in his room. She simply wanted her son to have a friend his own age.

Her post went viral, with tens of thousands of shares and overwhelming responses. People flooded her inbox with messages, offering to become friends with Christian without any expectation of payment, surprising Herter with the kindness of strangers, who she described as “mind-blowing.”

But the story doesn’t end there. A local nonprofit organization, STL Youth Sports Outreach, was moved by Herter’s post and surprised Christian with gifts that included a 65-inch flat-screen TV, a new TV stand, a wireless soundbar, and tickets to a St. Louis Blues hockey game, which thrilled Christian and overwhelmed his mother with the kindness shown to her son.

Having a Child with Down Syndrome: Not An Easy Feat

One Mothers Brave Post About Having a Child with Down Syndrome Will Leave You in Tears

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Many parents of children with Down syndrome have difficulty finding lasting friendships for their children; consequently, this is a struggle that is often overlooked. Despite the progress made in society over the past few decades, enduring social connections remain elusive for many people with developmental delays.

Herter’s post has brought attention to the need for friendship and social connections for individuals with Down syndrome. Additionally, it highlights the fact that there are many people willing to help and that a simple act of kindness can go a long way.

Parents of children with Down syndrome face unique challenges, and it’s important for them to know that they are not alone. Furthermore, Herter’s post has brought attention to an issue that affects many families and has shown that there is a community of people who care.

In conclusion, having a child with Down syndrome can be challenging, and finding lasting friendships for them is often difficult. Donna Herter’s viral Facebook post has brought attention to this issue and has shown that there is a community of people who care. Additionally, it’s important for parents to know that they are not alone and that there are people willing to help. As Herter said, “It’s mind-blowing.”

CBS News

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