Raising Ricky - Miller, Debbie
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A Memoir of Love, Resilience, and Unbreakable Family Bonds In the fall of 1961, a young girl eagerly anticipates the arrival of her baby brother, Ricky. But when he's born, the joy she expected is overshadowed by the unexpected tension that fills their home. Her mother, once lively and full of warmth, becomes distant, struggling to care for two children-especially a newborn with special needs. Raising Ricky is the poignant story of a family transformed, as a sister steps into a role far beyond her years to protect and care for her brother. As Debbie navigates the weight of her mother's mental…mehr

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A Memoir of Love, Resilience, and Unbreakable Family Bonds In the fall of 1961, a young girl eagerly anticipates the arrival of her baby brother, Ricky. But when he's born, the joy she expected is overshadowed by the unexpected tension that fills their home. Her mother, once lively and full of warmth, becomes distant, struggling to care for two children-especially a newborn with special needs. Raising Ricky is the poignant story of a family transformed, as a sister steps into a role far beyond her years to protect and care for her brother. As Debbie navigates the weight of her mother's mental illness and later, her brother's battle with Alzheimer's, she finds strength in the unwavering love of her father and the wisdom of her grandfather. Through profound challenges and moments of deep sorrow, she learns the true meaning of resilience, compassion, and the unshakable, complex power of family. This heartfelt memoir captures the journey of a sister who, despite the odds, and like many of us, finds courage she never knew she was capable of. Raising Ricky offers an inspiring reflection on the power of unconditional commitment, the strength of forgiveness, and the hope that emerges from life's hardest trials. It's dedicated to anyone who has faced personal hardship, cared for a loved one through difficult times, or has experienced the unbreakable bond unique to siblings. And it's to remind you, that even in life's darkest moments, love will always prevail.
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Debbie Miller resides in Florida with her husband and continues to advocate for her brother. She visits him regularly and is very involved with his care at the long-term facility.She is a retired nurse who has faced numerous challenges throughout her life. Drawing on her personal experiences, she has written a heartfelt story about her journey as a caregiver for her brother.Her deep compassion and dedication extend beyond her family, and her fight is now focused on urgent inequities around new Alzheimer's disease therapies for people with Down syndrome. In bringing attention to the issue of this inequity, the community is paving the way for access to future breakthrough treatments for other diseases and conditions.The entrenched policies we change today will improve healthcare infrastructure and make access to treatment more equitable for people with Down syndrome in the long term.