He celebrates graduation with his mother with Down syndrome; is proud of her

Izabel Rodríguez, 66, is a loving, strong and tenacious mother who despite having Down syndrome, managed to raise her only daughter without the help of others.

Izabel has not had an easy life, but she has taken care that her daughter has, and now that she graduates from university, she couldn’t be happier, because she showed everyone who ever judged her that she is as capable as anyone else. person to get ahead, start a family and take care of others with all his heart.

Family celebrating a birthday;  Celebrate graduation with your mother affected with Down Syndrome

Izabel had a tough childhood. She was the youngest of 19 siblings, her parents withdrew her from school because she did not learn at the same rate as other children, her friends made fun of her and her family used to turn their backs on her.

When she turned 25, Izabel met José Ribeiro. They fell in love and began a relationship that led them to altar. For years they tried to be parents but did not achieve their goal, so they went to a doctor. Izabel was first diagnosed with Down syndrome. Despite the possibilities, the couple managed to get pregnant, bringing into their life Cristinna María Da Silva.

Girl during her graduation kissing her mom on the forehead;  Celebrate graduation with your mother affected with Down Syndrome

Izabel was rejected and underestimated by her family during her pregnancy, as they told her that she was not capable of raising a girl, that even this one would be ashamed of her. Tired of the insults, Izabel took her little girl in her arms and moved away from all those who destroyed her heart and gave herself body and soul to her daughter, who now graduates with honors from a degree in Administration.

For her part, Cristinna is grateful for the effort her mother made for her, her courage and being her greatest source of inspiration.

My father spent the day working, so it was my mom and me. When she wants something she is very determined and always wanted to show that she could take care of me. She was very skilled at raising me and I am deeply grateful for her. Without her, I would not be what I am now.

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