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Friday, February 9, 2007 12:00 AM

Behind the Pillow Angel

Doctors at the Seattle hospital that operated on a disabled girl to keep her from reaching sexual maturity -- the controversial "Ashley Treatment" -- were more troubled by the procedure than has been reported previously.
By Rebecca Clarren

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  • Thursday, February 8, 2007 09:30 PM

    Something about a mile in someone else's shoes

    I read the article, and Ashley's family's blog. Wow. No, I have never cared for a profoundly disabled person. However, I have my own recollections of when my children were babies, then and add 55 pounds, plus knowing they will never mentally grow past that stage. I can't imagine.

    I think they did the right thing. If it means that Ashley can live at home, cared for by her parents, in a family with her brothers and sisters, then they've done well.

    I don't buy the "slippery slope" argument either. Each case must be argued on its own merits. I can't imagine the pain of knowing that I could no longer care for an adult-sized severely disabled child, and having to abandon that child's care to strangers.

    —No Name Given

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