The year my son and I were born : a story of Down Syndrome, motherhood, and self-discovery

Her struggle, coupled with the demands of caring for a fragile baby and juggling her family's needs, pulled her into a downward spiral of depression. "The Year My Son and I Were Born" is Soper's brutally honest yet beautiful journey of how, through the help of antidepressants and interactions with family, friends, and other individuals, she gained a new perspective on life. Above all, her relationship with her son began to strengthen. His radiant presence pushed through the outer layers of herself, where fear and guilt festered, and reached the center of her very being - where love, acceptance, and gratitude were waiting in abundance.