Sophie Braker and Carol Braker

Recorded June 9, 2023 Archived June 9, 2023 25:19 minutes
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Id: mby022794

Description

Mother and daughter Carol Braker (59) and Sophie Barker (25) discuss Sophie’s chronic illness, disabilities, and the lessons Sophie has learned.

Subject Log / Time Code

C asks S when she realized she was not like everyone else.
S tells C what she would tell her fifteen-year-old self.
S talks about becoming an engineer and reflecting on what she might have done differently.
C asks S what she has learned from her illness.
S talks about how well she is doing on medication and her force of will.
S tells people what she wants them to know about invisible illness.
C asks S about her hopes for the future.
S asks C what she thought S would be like.

Participants

  • Sophie Braker
  • Carol Braker

Recording Locations

Plaza of the Rockies