The vibrant 13 year old in the picture was declared brain dead after a surgery went south. Despite her mother's pleas for the life of her daughter, the obvious signs of life were dismissed.
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Though the overturning of the ruling sets a precedent, Jahi will never have the chance to grow up. I know there is some solace in knowing this never has to happen to another child, but it has to hurt knowing her child was capable of living but denied a chance.
This is Realest Mother Dearest signing off.
