The author quoting "It’s as if someone broke into your home and stole your child’s mind and personality, leaving their bewildered body behind." That IS your child. He just is not what you wanted. Imagine Nat knew his dad thought of him like that...
I know it's hard to navigate life when you are a disabled person's caregiver, our society is very ableist. But imagine how much harder is to the disabled people themselves...
I hope the author is more careful with Nat now (this is from 2003 after all)
Reading this article and considering its theme, it is so sad I didn't learn about Nat. I only know how he gives life lessons indirectly to his family.
skrlet13•3mo ago
I know it's hard to navigate life when you are a disabled person's caregiver, our society is very ableist. But imagine how much harder is to the disabled people themselves...
I hope the author is more careful with Nat now (this is from 2003 after all)
Reading this article and considering its theme, it is so sad I didn't learn about Nat. I only know how he gives life lessons indirectly to his family.