WHEN MICHAEL AND PAUL Atwal-Brice first met two-year-old identical twins Levi and Lucas, they felt an overwhelming connection and fell instantly in love. Although social workers told them that the boys were experiencing developmental delay, they went ahead with the adoption, becoming one of the first same-sex couples to do so in the UK, after having fostered for some years.
What they didn’t know, however, was that the children were severely disabled. The boys, now 17, have autism, global developmental delay, uncontrollable epilepsy, learning disabilities and behavioural problems. As a result, they need round-the-clock care. Michael told the: “Life hasn’t been easy. In fact, it’s a complete rollercoaster. However, what we share is our unconditional love for the twins. We have two boys that we care so much for and want them to have the best of everything. We’ve adapted our house, and our lives. We are committed to them and we are all they have.”
