Single Dad Adopted Down Syndrome Girl Rejected By 20 Families
Luca Trapanese, a resident of Italy, was 41-years-old when he adopted Alba in 2017. He is single and gay. According to the social service laws of Italy, a single and homosexual men usually don’t get custody of a child. Luca was told that he could adopt a child only with physical and behavioral problems.
Since the time Luca was 14, he had been working and volunteering in organizations that take care of children with special needs. He always wanted to be a father, however he had to face a lot of struggle to adopt a child.
Fortunately, in 2017, he finally received a call to adopt Alba and his happiness knew no bounds. He listened to her story and her condition, and without giving any second thoughts he said yes. He always dreamt of being a father and rushed immediately to the hospital to meet his daughter and fill out the paperwork.
Since he had been working with such organizations which take care of children who need special care, he felt that he had knowledge and experience to take care of Alba. Luca says, “It was the first time I held a new born baby. Before that moment, I had always been scared. But when I first held Alba, I knew I was ready to be her father.” Today, his life revolves around her beautiful daughter. He says that she has revolutionized his life. She brings him immense happiness and a sense of fulfillment.
His story went viral when he released a book which he wrote about his life with Alba. His story destroys many stereotypes about fatherhood, religion and families. He is a proud to be his father.
Today Alba is 1.5 years old. She loves to play and enjoys meeting new people. Luca says that he will spend the rest of his life with the girl he deeply loves and is eagerly waiting to do wonderful things together with her.
What can be more heartwarming than reading about an abandoned child getting a home where she is loved and taken care of by her parents. Alba and Luca found each other when they both needed each other. May this father-daughter duo be happy and healthy always.
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