According to the BBC, 41-year-old Italian Luca published a book wherein he recounts his journey to becoming the father of Alba, a girl with Down syndrome.
During a radio interview, Trapanese explained that his case is special because it “destroys stereotypes about fatherhood, religion and family
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In Italy, adoptions for homosexual and single parents have traditionally been a complicated affair.
“I was told that I’d only be given a child with an illness, a severe disability or with behavioral problems,” he told the BBC. “I was absolutely OK with that.”
Luca adopted Alba back in 2017 when she was just 13 days old and had already been passed upon by 20 families because of her condition.
“She brought me happiness and a sense of fulfilment. I am proud to be her dad,” he said.