The story Grace is writing focuses on an imaginary cross between herself and Cinderella. In it, Cinderella-Grace gets married, goes on her honeymoon, and has three children. Her writing seems to show how she wishes her life could be. When…
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Q13: Writing With Grace
Posted in Writing With Grace Tagged with: birth control, guardianship, medical, medical care, obstetrics, self-advocacy
Q8: The North Side of Down – Chapter 7
This chapter describes the frustration and pain that comes from a series of misdiagnosis and failed doctor visits. As a caregiver, have you experienced anything like this? Do you have access to specialists in your area? As her father’s health…
Posted in The North Side of Down Tagged with: access to care, guardianship, legal responsibility, letter of intent, medical care, planning
Q2: The North Side of Down – Chapter 1
Amanda talks about her boyfriends Red and Todd. How did you feel about her descriptions of her relationships? What was your reaction to Nancy’s story about how their father decided to have Amanda’s tubes tied? “Her social life ended…
Posted in The North Side of Down Tagged with: choice, disability services, family, language, medical care, romantic relationships
Q25: Loving Andrew – Chapter 23
Wyllie goes into detail about the different doctors, diagnoses, and medications prescribed in an attempt to understand what was going on with Andrew’s mental health. Have you ever had trouble getting appropriate medical care for your son/daughter? Andrew’s long-time girlfriend…
