Family

Aim: How Bauby's Locked in syndrome affected his Family ?

Quick Write: Imagine you had a terrible stroke leading you to locked in syndrome like Jean- Dominique Bauby. How will your family feel? What will happen to all of your dreams? Could you still pursue your dreams and manage to live a ordinary life with your family? Could your family handle having you like a "Zombie" or will they give up?

Today, we will continue discussing Jean- Dominique Bauby's New way of life after having locked in syndrome. As we continue discussing, think about how this locked in syndrome affected his family. Think about how the families of those people with lock in syndrome feel. How they manage to get use to their new way of life?.

Activity: Read pages 69-75 From the book "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly" and Takes notes of his family feelings and his feeling towards his family. 


Final Reflection: From what we read pages 69-75, What can you tell about Jean Dominique Bauby's Family, how they reacted to their new life? How do he felt watching his kids playing together without him?. How his kids reacted to his new life?