Whether you’re used to being in the public eye or shy as a mouse when it comes to centerstage, nerves can often get the best of anyone when they’re in the spotlight.
So you can only imagine how nervous Susie Cloutier, a 28-year-old woman with Down syndrome from South Portland, Maine when she took the microphone in front of both peers and strangers.
Susie was overcome with stage fright at an event for STRIVE, a local non-profit organization that “serves tweens, teens, and young adults with developmental disabilities.” according to WGME.
Although Susie started out strong, she quickly became overwhelmed by having to make her speech and broke down in front of the crowd. Luckily, her pal Chandler Hawks knew exactly what to do and came to her rescue, giving her a hug… and the strength she needed to continue.
“OK, I can do it now,” Suzy says in the following clip from WGME, before continuing on with her heartfelt speech about what STRIVE has done for her.
“I got emotional because she was my kid, but I was surprised that everyone else got emotional by it., “Susie’s mom Peggy Cloutier told ABC News. “[For me], that’s what life is like for a handicapped child. There are always people that are going to step up and help you.”
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Friend Helps Woman With Down Syndrome Overcome Stage Fright In The Sweetest Way is an article from: LifeDaily