Carla was 22 years old, had Down syndrome, and a conviction stronger than all doubts: she would raise her child alone

The father had disappeared the moment he learned about the pregnancy.

Social workers whispered that she wouldn’t make it.

The neighbors stared.

Even her own family told her:

— You can’t do it.

Carla, holding her newborn close, didn’t answer.

She simply thoug

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