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Growing up in a ‘different’ family is not always easy for kids, they have to learn to deal with the teasing and stares.

Sometimes though, the kids cope amazingly, just listen as 15 year old Myra interviews her intellectually disabled Mum Bonnie about their life, it’s truly beautiful.

Warning, grab some tissues first!

Myra has grown up to be a wonderful compassionate young woman and her relationship with her Mum is just beautiful.

Video credit: Upworthy YouTube

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- - meedee said
  - 14 Feb 2022
    12:36 pm
My cousin is a little person and she had 3 children that are all adults now and have their own children. They are all wonderful humans.

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- - ella12 said
  - 12 Dec 2016
    4:18 pm
This is lovely and truly beautiful.

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- - rovermum said
  - 12 Dec 2016
    11:21 am
This is just beautiful. I have a son with ASD/Aspergers, so a different way of thinking, and his brain works differently to others. He is unique and special and so many other things. Whilst we face some challenges, I wouldn’t change him or our situation for anything. He has so much to offer the world and will excel in life. We are also better people and parents for having him in our life.

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- - tessie said
  - 11 Dec 2016
    11:58 am
What wonderful people this mother and daughter are.

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- - Ellen said
  - 10 Dec 2016
    4:15 am
I LOVE this story !

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- - mom111059 said
  - 31 Oct 2016
    9:08 am
They have a special bond and a love that will last forever. Lovely story.

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- - nealsq said
  - 30 Oct 2016
    7:53 pm
Family is family no matter how it is made

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- - mom160421 said
  - 29 Oct 2016
    10:42 pm
Love really does conquer all.

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- - mom101628 said
  - 29 Oct 2016
    9:27 pm
How wonderful to hear part of their story of growing up. They obviously love each other very much and do everything they can for one another.

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- - mom209169 said
  - 29 Oct 2016
    7:52 pm
What a beautiful story between mum and daughter
Plain of love ❤️????

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- - mom64356 said
  - 29 Oct 2016
    9:49 am
What a lovely interview. Her daughter seems so wise far beyond her years and her mother is caring and loving. What more could you ask for?

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- - taynik46 said
  - 29 Oct 2016
    8:36 am
oh this is the sweetest bond any mother/daughter could hope to have – thank you for sharing your story

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- - mom134803 said
  - 29 Oct 2016
    8:12 am
Beautiful, they sure have a special bond !

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- - mom19782016 said
  - 29 Oct 2016
    7:08 am
Makes you realise that love is so encompassing and powerful. What a positive story.

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- - mom90758 said
  - 28 Oct 2016
    5:09 pm
This is so emotional to listen to! What a great relation they have!

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