“When you focus on someone's disability you'll overlook their abilities, beauty and uniqueness. Once you learn to accept and love them for who they are, you subconsciously learn to love yourself unconditionally.” - Yvonne Pierre
Like many of us, family has played a huge role in Sam’s life. His father was a medical missionary, and met his mother at a church she frequented during a phase of homelessness, with 2 kids in tow. They soon married and shared 9 more children together. A few years after Sam was born, they welcomed his brother Caleb. He was born with only one hand, and with Down Syndrome, a genetic disorder causing developmental delays and differences in physical features. Sam has spent his life caring for Caleb and trying his hardest to be his teacher, his hero, only to realize later on that Caleb had actually been that for him.
In this episode, Sam sheds light on the joys and struggles of navigating life with a sibling who is differently-abled and how it has shaped him into the person he is today. He teaches us the importance of selfless love and becoming a champion for inclusion and belonging.
LinkedIn Learning Path on Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/paths/build-a-more-equitable-and-inclusive-workplace?u=104
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