"The Unique Gift of Williams Syndrome: Embracing My Twins' Specialness"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Business Insider
Amanda Niszczot Riemersma shares her journey of initially feeling anger and fear upon learning that her twin toddlers have Williams syndrome, a rare genetic mutation, but has come to see it as a "magical gift" due to the innate empathy and infectious positivity it brings. Despite initial concerns about potential health issues and cognitive disabilities, she now feels like the luckiest mom in the world, as she witnesses the unique and positive traits of the syndrome in her twins, including outgoing personalities, linguistic skills, and natural intuitiveness and empathy.