My Incredible Son With No Eyes | BORN DIFFERENT

Lacey Buchanan shares the story of her son Christian, who was born with Tessier cleft lip and palate due to amniotic banding syndrome. Despite his condition, which includes vision impairment, Christian leads a fulfilling life. He has undergone multiple surgeries and continues to grow in confidence and independence. Lacey aims to raise awareness about disabilities and facial differences, challenging social stigmas and promoting acceptance.

What condition was Christian born with?

• Spina bifida

• Cerebral palsy

• Tessier cleft lip and palate

• Down syndrome

What is the main way Christian's condition affects his daily life?

• Speech difficulties

• Mobility issues

• Hearing impairment

• Vision impairment

How many surgeries has Christian undergone so far?

• Five

• Seven

• Ten

• Twelve

What did Christian's mother realize about society after his birth?

• There are no challenges in raising a child with differences

• There is a lot of support for different-looking individuals

• There is a huge social stigma about being different

• People are generally accepting of differences

How does Christian prefer to do things?

• With his mother's help

• With his brother's help

• By himself

• With his teacher's help

What belt is Christian currently working towards in karate?

• Orange stripe belt

• Yellow stripe belt

• Green stripe belt

• Blue stripe belt

What is the purpose of sharing Christian's story?

• To raise awareness for disabilities and facial differences

• To gain sympathy

• To highlight the challenges of parenting

• To discourage others from having children