π βAgainst All Odds: The Dad Who Never Gave Upβ π

When the world doubted him, he never did. Doctors told Mom that Michael couldnβt raise a child. Michael has Down syndrome. Some things took longer β reading papers, filling out forms, understanding lectures. But he never quit πͺβ¨.
He worked part-time at the campus library, memorized routines, kept a strict schedule β all to care for me ππ. I did homework on the floor beside him while he read my papers out loud, explained every detail slowly, and made sure I truly understood. Every lesson, every step, every effort β he gave it all πβ€οΈ.
Mom left when I was six months old. She came sometimes, helped with doctor visits, worried he couldnβt manage alone. But day after day, Michael proved her wrong π. Some mornings, we ate cereal in the hallway π₯£. Some nights, he fell asleep while helping me with math π΄π.
When I got into university, he saved for my books, walked me to class, reminded me I belonged there πβ¨. Mom helped me move in and cheered him on too. And today, he clapped in the front row as if it was his own graduation πβ€οΈ.
Watching us together, I realized something profound: love, determination, and family can defy every expectation π«. Thatβs the part that stays with me β the part that changes everything ππ.