The Death of Anne Carolyn McDaniel
2 min readMay 9, 2019
Anne Carolyn McDaniel was a 20-year-old seeking independence, not unlike any other young woman. She’d been living in a group home as a way to maintain independence while also living with a disability linked to cerebral palsy.
Shirley, Anne’s mother described Anne’s tumultuous first days as a newborn. She was not expected to live long, let alone walk and talk. It was remarkable how much progress she had…
