What risk factors of intimate abuse of people with disabilities did Julie display? What do you believe are some short-term and long-term consequences Julie faced in her relationship with Rick? Please provide references to support your claim

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Case History: Julie's Dilemma Julie was diagnosed with Becker muscular dystrophy (MD) when she was 15 years old. Becker MD progresses slowly, causing a gradual weakening of the muscles, especially in the thighs, hips, pelvis, and shoulders. For several years after her diagnosis, Julie's symptoms were fairly mild, although she would sometimes get severe muscle cramps during physical activities and her friends would often remark that she walked funny, because she tended to walk on her toes. Julie married her college sweetheart, Rick, shortly after their graduation and they both quickly found jobs in the same city, but they had to relocate away from family and longtime friends. Rick worked as an engineer for a construction company, and Julie taught social studies at a middle school. As the MD progressed and she found it harder to stand for long periods, Julie moved from the classroom to the school library, where she could spend most of her time seated, assisting students with computer searches and other online research. By the age of 27, Julie was using a cane to help her maintain her balance and get around, but she began using a walker not long after her 32nd birthday. She relied on a fellow teacher to take her to and from work, but she also increasingly needed Rick's assistance at home with routine tasks, such as personal hygiene and getting dressed. Because Julie had always prided herself on being independent, her growing reliance on Rick was a blow to her self-esteem. She would struggle to take care of herself, but this sometimes resulted in Rick having to clean up after her or come to her rescue" if she started a task and couldn't complete it. Rick grew more impatient with Julie, which, in turn, caused her to try even harder to do things on her own. They argued frequently, and Julie began to notice that when Rick was helping her, he was increasingly aloof or, worse, angry. He would sometimes be rough when he bathed her, helped her in and out of her clothes, or brushed her hair. During one particularly heated argument, Julie threatened to leave him, but Rick actually laughed at her, asking, And how do you think you're going to do that? You can't walk. You certainly can't run. You can't even put your coat on without my help. And where are you going to go? Who else would ever do what I do for you? Look at yourself. You're a mess!" Rick's words hurt Julie deeply, but they also reinforced her sense of self-loathing and entrapment. She |believed what Rick said: that no one else would want her and she was essentially dependent on him now for her survival. For better or for worse, Julie decided she would have to remain in what was becoming an increasingly abusive marriage. Intimate Abuse of Deople With Disabilition. Case History: Julie's Dilemma Julie was diagnosed with Becker muscular dystrophy (MD) when she was 15 years old. Becker MD progresses slowly, causing a gradual weakening of the muscles, especially in the thighs, hips, pelvis, and shoulders. For several years after her diagnosis, Julie's symptoms were fairly mild, although she would sometimes get severe muscle cramps during physical activities and her friends would often remark that she walked funny, because she tended to walk on her toes. Julie married her college sweetheart, Rick, shortly after their graduation and they both quickly found jobs in the same city, but they had to relocate away from family and longtime friends. Rick worked as an engineer for a construction company, and Julie taught social studies at a middle school. As the MD progressed and she found it harder to stand for long periods, Julie moved from the classroom to the school library, where she could spend most of her time seated, assisting students with computer searches and other online research. By the age of 27, Julie was using a cane to help her maintain her balance and get around, but she began using a walker not long after her 32nd birthday. She relied on a fellow teacher to take her to and from work, but she also increasingly needed Rick's assistance at home with routine tasks, such as personal hygiene and getting dressed. Because Julie had always prided herself on being independent, her growing reliance on Rick was a blow to her self-esteem. She would struggle to take care of herself, but this sometimes resulted in Rick having to clean up after her or come to her rescue" if she started a task and couldn't complete it. Rick grew more impatient with Julie, which, in turn, caused her to try even harder to do things on her own. They argued frequently, and Julie began to notice that when Rick was helping her, he was increasingly aloof or, worse, angry. He would sometimes be rough when he bathed her, helped her in and out of her clothes, or brushed her hair. During one particularly heated argument, Julie threatened to leave him, but Rick actually laughed at her, asking, And how do you think you're going to do that? You can't walk. You certainly can't run. You can't even put your coat on without my help. And where are you going to go? Who else would ever do what I do for you? Look at yourself. You're a mess!" Rick's words hurt Julie deeply, but they also reinforced her sense of self-loathing and entrapment. She |believed what Rick said: that no one else would want her and she was essentially dependent on him now for her survival. For better or for worse, Julie decided she would have to remain in what was becoming an increasingly abusive marriage. Intimate Abuse of Deople With Disabilition.

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Julie displayed several risk factors for intimate abuse as a person with disabilities in her relationship with Rick 1 Physical Dependence Julies incre... View the full answer