For my tactical media project I am
going to investigate existing research on children with a chronically ill
parent. I will analyze effects of the disease, and then examine how a parent
with neurological impairment may affect the child growing up within the family
context.
I am passionate about doing research
on this topic because I was raised by a parent who had a viral brain infection
and suffered a stroke. This has had a huge impact on my upbringing and life. I
hope to connect with others with an ill parent and do further exploration to
learn more about what researchers in this field are saying.
I hope to make a contribution by
sharing knowledge from my unique experience of being raised by a survivor and
by sharing my personal testimony about how it has affected me. I hope to help
others and prevent them from suffering in similar situations. I would also like
to learn about others’ experiences or even about people that they may know who
are also facing difficult circumstances or adapting to an ill parent’s
condition. I would like to help others understand the impact that chronic
illness, disease, stroke, or brain injuries that cause brain damage can have on
the family structure and help prevent the negative effects and risks for the
child. This tactical media project will provide information to raise awareness
of serious risks, organizations that offer help and support, and provide
solutions to help improve family life for the needs of the child.
