Love Needs No Words

Pen Bates: 'I Wish I Had, Had A Crystal Ball Back Then To See How Well He Is Doing Now'

Amy Wiltshire & Kirsty Panks

On this week’s Episode of Love Needs No Words Amy & Kirsty are joined by Penelope Bates.

Penelope is mum to son Connor who was diagnosed with Autism at 7, has had epilepsy since he was 8 weeks old and has a learning disability. 

He is now 24, drives and is looking to live independently.

Its not been the easiest of journey’s of which Connor is still on but Penelope  wishes that she had, had a crystal ball when he was younger to look into the future as she would have been amazed and in awe to see what he has achieved and continues to achieve.

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