Alice was born in southern Italy at a time when being redheaded and left handed was undeniable proof, according to Catholic belief, that she was a 'daughter of the Devil'. Even her own parents could not separate from their deep religious belief to embrace Alice as a normal child. So Alice ultimately lived in a world that did not want her. When they sent her to Catholic school, she edured constant humiliation and abuse from the nuns as well as rigorous separation from other children. With no one to turn to and nowhere to go but inward, Alice developed a severe spasticity and mental instability that forced her parents to pay attention to her. Since spasticity is a disease, not a sin, they could find redemption through medical assistance while Alice could keep them involved in her life. A good reason why, for years,no medical doctor or therapist was able to resolve her illness. When she met Dr. Rosh, Alice realized she had the power to change her life...but would she?

Forms: Experimental, Narrative Fiction, Short
Genres: Family, Drama, Religious, Coming of Age , Human Rights, Independent, Reality, Docu-Drama, Culture, Spiritual
Niches: Christian, Disability Culture, Women