Disablity media and great examples of well written and acted scenes

  

This one I can't stop myself from watching it. It's a great example of how people respond to trauma, especially when they lose what they see makes them feel like they are contributing to society,  and can hide what they really feel. 

The people around them want to help but if you can't let them help you how are you able to be helped.  Yes, this is a Young Adult show but even the actors have said that this is a show that has resonated well with all age groups.  It talks about things that resonate when people get diagnosed with a disability or chronic illness and because of this their life fundamentally changes, so what now is the question. In Magnus's case, he has a built-in support network, and Alec forces Magnus to stay as he knows that this is what he needs. It also showcases the inherent power imbalance when a situation dramatically changes around what people see as normal, as in this case, Magnus loses his magic, decisions are made for him and people don't really see the effect this has on him. 

Alec's Almost Proposal & Magnus Breaks Down / 3x17 'Heavenly Fire' / Shadowhunters Season 3 - YouTube ( accessed on 24/1/22) 

This is in the same series, and a line that has resonated with me is accepting help from others when you are used to being able to take care of yourself, and in this case, Magnus has been the one who can save the dad most times, so for him to feel vulnerable is huge, learning to live without his magic is huge. 

Shadowhunters Season 3, Episode 11 | Magnus Feels Vulnerable | Freeform - YouTube accessed 24/2/22) 

It also shows genuine care and support from his boyfriend, as this person has taught him a lot, about how to see the world and not be so closed off, and often this is the first thing that happens that people close themselves off and as seen in the previous clip turn to self-destructive habits and it often falls to family to help pull them out of this and in some cases, this doesn't really happen.  Due to very complex factors. 



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