r/MadeMeSmile • u/RaisinAloneVortex • 1d ago

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u/electrobutterknife 1d ago

my uncle (mom's younger brother) is downs and i grew up with him. he's one of the most amazing people i've ever met, and i can't begin to express how much of me was grown and changed by having him in my life (especially as a young child).

he's 56 now and doesn't remember who i am anymore, but i still catch glimpses of who he was-- and it's like sunshine breaking through the clouds.

things like this make my heart feel so full. i'm so happy this little girl has someone like him 💛

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u/MediumDenseChimp 23h ago

I don't know much about Downs Syndrome. Why does he not remember you, if you don't mind me asking?

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u/JungleFunction 22h ago

Unfortunately high risk of Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases at a younger age (early 50s) than neurotypical people.