One Child's Struggle: Coping With Epilepsy

As her head thrusts back violently, I put my hands around her neck to support it. Every three seconds she would experience another jerk until they gradually reduce in frequency and force. As they subside, they become less forceful, extend to one every ten seconds and finally stop. I am accustomed to it now. It has been so many years and I don't cry anymore when I see her.