“Nothing About Me Without Me” (Spanish)

Parents share some insight on ways in which they´ve helped their daughter learn to be independent. Mainly by giving her the opportunity to make her own decisions, and supporting her. The parents feel confident she will be able to live independently when they are no longer around.

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