The Ashley Treatment - Another View

In the interest of good dialogue and debate I want our blogging community to read another opinion about this topic. I've spent a good deal of time the past few days chasing down visitors here that have been looking for opinions about The Ashley Treatment. Interestingly most families with a severely disabled loved one in their household generally support Ashley's parents and their decision. On the other hand most everyone else has eagerly played into the media's portrayal of the parents as "butchers" who did this out of convenience.

Well I found someone who disagrees with me in regards to the treatment. Why am I linking to her post? Because she is the first person I feel is entirely qualified to give an educated opinion on the subject. You see she is the mother of an almost full-grown teenage son with severe disabilities (Partington's Syndrome). She and her son are a part of Ben's extended family. I would very much like for you to read what Dream Mom has to say about the subject. Have a Kleenex ready while reading her opening paragraphs.

I also implore you to read the comments to her post. You'll find mine there as well. While several of us (parents of exceptional children) disagree with Dream Mom's opinion in regards to the treatment we all agree that this is a very important opportunity for us to educate the public about our hardships and the lack of concern from our lawmakers.

As I wrote to her I will be visiting Dear Mom quite often. By the way the picture is of her Dear Son. He's quite a handsome young man!