A slideshow of Rosalie’s drawings followed—flowers, hearts, and a child’s rendition of a family portrait, complete with Dolores’s distinct eyeglasses. A soft gasp escaped Dolores’s lips. The children, previously hushed by the drama, were now captivated, their eyes glued to the vibrant canvas of Rosalie’s world. The room remained silent as the video concluded with…
In that moment, the barriers Dolores had constructed around herself seemed to crumble, at least a little. The room was silent, save for the occasional sniffle. Dolores approached Rosalie, and for what felt like an eternity, the two stared at each other—a silent communication that needed no words. Finally, Dolores knelt down, enveloping Rosalie in…
The cake was eventually retrieved from its perilous perch, and the party resumed, albeit with a newfound warmth. Rosalie had done what none of us could—she had reached Dolores in a way that was both simple and profound. As I watched my daughter laugh with her friends, I realized that sometimes, it takes the wisdom…
Cruel bullies mock teenage cheerleader with Down syndrome – so basketball players stop the game to step in for her
It should go without saying that bullying has no place in society. Not now, not ever, and those of us unfortunate enough to encounter it in the work place, at school, or at home, should do our utmost to root it out. That can be easier said than done, of course, which tends to be why…
Children who bully other kids often do so because they themselves have insecurities and doubts. Teaching them the errors of their ways can steer them onto the right path before it’s too late, perhaps preventing the abhorrent trait of bullying from following them into adulthood. In any case, I think those who stand up to…
Fortunately, three teenagers at Lincoln Middle School, Wisconsin a few years back knew the difference between right and wrong, and stepped in when it mattered most to save the day for a young girl who was evidently struggling. Scooter Terrien, Chase Vasquez and Miles Rodriguez might look like your average teenagers, but when they moved…
Desiree has Down syndrome, and though words sometimes failed her, she was never afraid to let her dancing and music do the talking. As per reports, her duties on the cheerleading team included cheering on the sports teams whenever they took the field, though on at least one occasion, she attracted the negative attention of…
When they realised the truth was precisely what they assumed, the boys knew they had to act. They left the bench during the time out and approached the bullies. With the whole school watching, they took a stand for Desiree when she needed it most. The bullies were quickly taught a lesson. It might have…
Seven of Nine: Tension and secrets on set of Star Trek
They may have hired Jeri Ryan for her beauty, but Seven of Nine turned out to be one of the best characters in the entire Star Trek franchise. Watching her walk around Voyager in her body suits was kind of mesmerizing – but her character was really interesting, too. But did you know she had…
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The fight the camera didn’t catch Jeri Ryan would feel it before the cameras even rolled — a knot of anxiety tightening in her stomach at the mere thought of sharing a scene with co-star Kate Mulgrew. It wasn’t nerves. It wasn’t stage fright. It was something heavier, an unspoken tension that hung in the…