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When parental determination conflicts with child's wishes

The doctors want to try another surgery but my daughter is tired of procedures and I do not know if I am fighting for her life or for my own inability to let go.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The parent's drive to pursue every option collides with the child's autonomy and suffering tolerance.

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