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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Question- I’ve heard not to write about medical illnesses or being sick. Thoughts? My DC was diagnosed a year ago with a rare medical disease with a life expectancy of mid-50s. I want to encourage then to write about this experience and living with this knowledge but still living “life to the fullest” and what that means with a possible “end” date. But I don’t want colleges to think they are being sappy or trying to gain empathy. Or think it’s untrue. Would love feedback on this subject. [/quote] First of all, good luck to your DC! I hope they live an awesome life. Maybe there will be a cure! Second of all, I think they could do it if they were a pretty good writer, or if they zoomed in on the medical aspect, or the moment of diagnosis, or something concrete, rather than sinking into any sort of cliche. And third of all, definitely leave it up to your DC! [/quote]
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