A woman with Down syndrome longs for independence from her overprotective mother until an unexpected illness forces her to take on new responsibilities. A woman with Down syndrome longs for independence from her overprotective mother until an unexpected illness forces her to take on new responsibilities. A woman with Down syndrome longs for independence from her overprotective mother until an unexpected illness forces her to take on new responsibilities. A woman with Down syndrome longs for independence from her overprotective mother until an unexpected illness forces her to take on new responsibilities.