"Toowoomba mum tells royal commission she was urged to abort disabled son." Mother tells how she had to justify her son's life--even before he was bor

[mdgspencer]

https://catholicleader.com.au/news/mum-tells-royal-commission-she-was-urged-to-abort-disabled-son/

"In that moment, they completely disallowed his life. They said he wasn’t worth living.”
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And yet Joshy’s daily struggle has a purpose driven by his love for life.

“He has a spirit determined to live and to see the beauty in every day,” Ms Mitchell posted on the website Sunshine Butterflies.

“Joshy is a generous, genuine, loving, caring boy.

“He is open and honest, and welcoming to each and every person he meets.

“He has been home-schooled, can read and add up.

“He loves to go horseriding and spend time with his pets.

“He loves motorbikes. He loves going to church and serving as an altar boy.

“His most favorite thing to do is to see bands perform live.”

 

[Greenfields]

What a beautiful and strong mum Thank God for Joshie ,his love of life and the joy he brings.
I remember the ultrasound of my second child and the offhand manner of the technician after showing off the new equipment,‘it’s not to late to terminate you know’. Abuse and pressure in those words when we were celebrating life.

 

[Emeraldlady]

What great witness. People like Joshy prove to the rest of us that joy, hope, optimism and gratitude don’t depend on the right circumstances in our lives, but in our attitude and outlook. So many people who have it all don’t get that. By the time my fourth child was on the way, I refused a scan. I’d heard the stories of pressure to abort due to scans so didn’t go there.

God bless that family!