How I Care For 3 Children with Special Needs | Journey to the Special Olympics Part 1/2

As a mother of three kids with Global Development Delay (GDD), Rosmawati's had her fair share of struggles. But that hasn't stopped her from encouraging her children to do Singapore proud on one of the world's biggest stages - the 2023 Special Olympics World Summer Games. This is her story.
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[@Coco762011]

Madam Rosmawati, you are an amazing lady who has the strength of character to take on not just one, but three children with special needs. Some ignorant people incapable of empathy (which itself is a psychological illness) speaks from their lower orifice - why we term them as s-holes - so just ignore their hurtful words.

[@lauralimweeheang4914]

Super special mothers with deep love, patience, strength, patience and faith. God bless you all.

[@claudia5436]

AWESOME!!! This was so touching and such a meaningful work to take on. Good job to the team behind this, the shots were beautiful and the strength of our athletes is so commendable. Not to forget their families supporting them behind the scenes 😭 Thank you for making us proud!!!

[@gigibeach8905]

Thank you for sharing this story. I have 2 young dons with special needs. This gave me hope as a mother to keep on pushing. I wish I could hear more about their advice, thoughts and experiences

[@nerd26373]

We will always support this channel. They're one of the best.

[@duckseatingbread]

can’t wait for part 2!!! the mums’ love and dedication are so touching 😢

[@stargazeronesixseven]

🙏 Respect & Salute to All These Loving , Caring & Responsible Parents to bring up their mentally & physically challenged children as normal as possible within the mainstream society ... 🙏🌷🌿🌎💜🕊🇸🇬

[@matthewcrome]

I was heartbroken when she talked about the people saying her kids were born the way they were because of a "bad thing in her past"... some people are so fucking ignorant smh

[@kennysenpaii]

amazing stories.. nothing surpasses a mum's love for their children ❤part 2 please!

[@alyshaj.4534]

Both individuals and their support system are amazing. Keep doing what you do, SG's proud to have individuals like you represent us. And to the family who has given them all the love and support, thank you ❤

[@moshpitmonsta]

So heartwarmingly beautiful the amount of care from these women! These kids appreciate it more than they could ever realize, such bright futures :') so lovely

[@aikhuiteh626]

Amazing work!!!!! Part 2 can’t come fast enough

[@x_coralbobux5260]

I cant wait for part 2! I wonder what happened she sounded shocked but sad but never know

[@annagracewang]

omg can’t wait to watch part 2!!😭😭🫶🫶

[@kimmytan6573]

Salute to such great mum !

[@matildaaquila6344]

maria is such a strong and amazing mum!! 🥹🥰

[@tayjinghui6944]

omg the part where they were at the airport 😭❤️

[@vicowiz1]

Amazinggg...❤❤

[@EmoMcBuNNy]

❤❤❤

[@hiyalahyou]

inshallah bless her dear heart Rosmawati

[@spiralrose]

“Special” is such an insulting word.

[@Coco762011]

I don’t see how the word “special” is insulting to anyone. Webster dictionary defines “special” as follows: 1: distinguished by some unusual quality especially : being in some way superior our special blend 2: held in particular esteem a special friend 3a: readily distinguishable from others of the same category : UNIQUE they set it apart as a special day of thanksgiving 3b: of, relating to, or constituting a species : SPECIFIC 4: being other than the usual : ADDITIONAL, EXTRA 5: designed for a particular purpose or occasion Oftentimes, these children/adults have a non-judgmental attitude that most “normal” people have, and hence are able to give their love unconditionally that “normal” people can’t. Not to mention some of them have exceptional skills in areas that still remain a mystery. So, yeah, the word “special” works for me for its positive connotation. Sure beats the negativity in words like mentally-challenged, physically-challenged, spastic, handicapped, and any of the other labels which tend to define, limit and confine, when we well know each and every condition differs from individual to individual.