I read a very gripping article called Little Strangers. When I read the title, the first thing that popped into my head was children. I learned about families which struggle with children who are different. These children are faced with challenges everyday of their lives. The fact that they do not share the same obstacles as other children, can sometimes make them more vulnerable in today's society.
What would you do if you encountered some of the same struggles with some of your family members?
Here is a link to the article, if you ever want to check it out http://www.newyorker.com/arts/critics/books/2012/11/19/121119crbo_books_heller
Salma, thanks for posting and for drawing attention to this fascinating article and, more generally, the issue of horizontal identities. It would be great if you get a copy of the book mentioned in the article and read it. Andrew Solomon is a gifted writer - very engaging and and very readable.
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