Recently, Maria Shriver aired a special story about two lifelong friends who are getting married after 30 years of knowing each other. What makes them unique? They both have down syndrome. They do not let that define them. Instead they describe their love for each other, their jobs, their independence and how they face issues like any couple: who does what chores?

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Both of their mothers talked about the struggles they've faced convincing the world that their children were capable. Can you relate? What advice might you have for young parents who are facing similar issues?