“but it’s not worth the risk.” 🥸 we are so quick to project all the “but he mights” and “what if’s” onto my brother’s ability to care for his niece. as if the prerequisite for being an uncle is simply to be an uncle without a disability. having down syndrome makes people immediately question matt’s ability, motives, attentiveness…nearly everything about him. but interestingly, nobody has ever given a second thought to the same qualities in my kids’ other aunts and uncles. people caution me with their unsolicitied concerns for my children growing up with their involved uncle, ignoring the very evidence that proves him to be an extraordinary caregiver. their prejudices blinds them to the most beautiful, unconditional love. nobody warned me about all these “risks,” but in hindsight, it sure would have been helpful to prepare my heart for all the joy that was to come. #downsyndrome #unclelove #mybrother #nothingdownaboutit #wholesome #wholesometiktok #purelove #heartwarming #lifeisbetterwithyou #emotional #fyp #disability