A teenager explains what it's like to grow up with epileptic seizures. Gaining independence is hard work.
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A teenager tells her story of growing up with the serious disorder, epilepsy. She interviews her mom and dad with emotional responses and tells her own memories and feelings about the future. She also describes her struggle with independence as a result of the epileptic seizures.
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Piece Description
A teenager tells her story of growing up with the serious disorder, epilepsy. She interviews her mom and dad with emotional responses and tells her own memories and feelings about the future. She also describes her struggle with independence as a result of the epileptic seizures.
Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everyone Alive Wants Answers | Colleen | Everyone Alive Wants Answers. | The Leaf Label | 2003 | 03:31 |
| Goodbye Sunshine | Colleen | Everyone Alive Wants Answers. | The Leaf Label | 2003 | 02:48 |
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Instructor: Sarah Bromer
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