Broken Yesterdays

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The narrative follows Joseph William Meagher, who, after contracting polio at age four, faces the challenges of a physically altered body and societal perceptions of disability. Despite enduring a harsh treatment aimed at correcting his spine, he finds solace in his supportive family. As he grows, the contrast between his sheltered upbringing and the harsh realities of the outside world reveals the struggles of acceptance and identity, highlighting the impact of physical differences on personal experience and societal interaction.