by Jordan Gribble from the Daily Comet:
Living with Down syndrome isn't easy, but 21-year-old Sean Adams is finding happiness through a positive outlook and a supportive family.
The Larose resident tells that story his newly published book, “I am Happy to Be Me.”
“It talks about my life with Down syndrome and shows others what life is like with Down,” said Sean, who lives with his parents, Melisa and John Adams. “Some people don't accept their disability. But I think everyone should know that I'm glad I have my disability. It's a gift from God that should not be taken for granted.”
Down syndrome is a condition that someone is born with that causes below average mental abilities and problems in physical development.
Taking inspiration from the deaf and blind Helen Keller, who even with her disabilities was able to write 12 books during her lifetime, Sean says he too wants to give a voice to the voiceless.
“Some kids with disabilities, they don't speak up, and they need a voice. I write to be a voice,” he said.
Sean began writing the book as a freshman at South Lafourche High School. It began slowly at first. But finally with hard work and the guidance of his godmother, who is also a published author, Sean was able to complete the book.
