On being part of the Down syndrome community.
"Even within the down syndrome community, it can be hard to not compare. You've found a group of people going through the same thing as you. And suddenly there are gradations. I follow all these people on Instagram that are my age and have Down Syndrome babies. And it's easy to feel jealous. There are so many differing abilities. Some kids are already walking by now."
On wanting the best for her daughter.
"I want her to be included and have friends and have a community. I want people to say
'hi,' and sit with her, and include her. If no boy asks her to prom, I'm going to be devastated. Because I imagine my own life without friends or social connections and it's so sad. I can't watch her go through that."
