Recently, photos of a young girl with a genetic condition hit social media and it’s not slowing down. With over 100,000 likes in 48 hours, Madeline Stuart (with the help of her mum to run her Facebook page) has an amazing story to tell of self-confidence, health, fitness and weight loss.
Meet Madeline Stuart.
She’s 18 years old and from Brisbane, Australia.
She’s an aspiring model.
She has Down syndrome.
Maddy struggled with her weight from a young age.
She recently lost 40 lbs. thanks to dance, cheerleading, and swimming.
She says “Modeling will help change society’s view of people with Down Syndrome…” adding “Exposure will help to create acceptance.”
Maddy’s mum Rosanne says, “Madeline’s relationship with me is almost telekinetic. We have the most amazing bond, we just adore each other. She is my only child and it has been just her and I since she was born. I’m very social – she’s my mini me! Maddy is so confident, she has no hang ups. She is more than happy to parade around the house showing me how gorgeous she is with her hand up behind her head swaying her hips, as if to say, ‘Look at me!’ She is not insecure in the least, but I have made a point of never letting anyone be critical of her. I tell her every day how amazing, funny, smart, beautiful, wonderful she is!”
“People with Down syndrome can do anything. They just do it at their own pace,” she said. “Give them a chance and you will be rewarded beyond your greatest expectations.”
For more on Maddy, follow her on Facebook and Instagram.
Isn’t she beautiful? An inspirational story!
Credits: BuzzFeed
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