She was awake and scared during the operation even though she was tightly strapped to the table. All of a sudden, she stopped talking and passed out. There had been a terrible failure with the process... During her early young adult years, Rosemary Kennedy struggled with seizures, intense mood swings, delayed developmental and intellectual progress. Due to concerns regarding the potential negative impact on the family's reputation and political ambitions, Rosemary was relocated to multiple educational institutions, while ...
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She was awake and scared during the operation even though she was tightly strapped to the table. All of a sudden, she stopped talking and passed out. There had been a terrible failure with the process... During her early young adult years, Rosemary Kennedy struggled with seizures, intense mood swings, delayed developmental and intellectual progress. Due to concerns regarding the potential negative impact on the family's reputation and political ambitions, Rosemary was relocated to multiple educational institutions, while her parents made concerted efforts to conceal her condition. As a result of these concerns, her father made arrangements for a prefrontal lobotomy in 1941 when she was 23 years old. Unfortunately, the procedure had a lasting negetive impact, leaving her permanently incapacitated resulting in Rosemary's long-term need for constant care throughout her life. Inspite of the high-profile lives of Rosemary's parents and siblings, the reason for her absence from the family for twenty years was not disclosed until after John Kennedy's election in 1960. Rosemary's tragedy was partly caused by the time she lived in, disabled children were kept away at that time, especially by wealthy and religious families who thought they were a shame that should not have been born and partly by her father's unchecked desire to build a powerful political family. Despite the obstacles she encountered, Rosemary's legacy remains as a testament to her strength and the unbreakable ties of family. Her story emphasizes the significance of understanding and supporting individuals with disabilities, along with the ethical considerations associated with medical treatments and interventions.
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