A Comparative Analysis Of Leilani Muir And Brandon Burke

Leilani Muir and Brandon Burke are two very different individuals yet, they both have something very significant in common. They both followed into two different paths in life, one filled with neglect and the other with support. However, for both of them this was a result of their family life and the atmosphere they grew up in. Leilani grew up in a life of tragedy and abuse, being abandoned by her mother at young age. On the other hand, Brandon had a life of success and was very much loved by his family. Therefore, the documentary watched in class gives a representation of how our family lives are a crucial component that depict whether or not we have a healthy development. Leilani Muir suffered through the consequences throughout her life …show more content…
Leilani was abandoned by her mother and therefore lead to her being sterilized. She had something taken away from her, something that she could never get back, bringing a child into this world. If she was not to be sterilized, her life could’ve done through a completely different path. She might’ve been able to start her own family and give the love that she never received from her mother to her own children. Not only that, but she might’ve stayed together with her husband since their marriage fell apart after they did not get approved for adoption. As a result of this, Leilani felt that she always had a part of her life missing, that not even compensation could fill. Furthermore, Burke had a very positive adulthood since he was accepted and loved by his family for the choices he made. Burke accepted that be might receive negativity for speaking out about homosexual men in sports, but that still didn’t stop him. He knew that what he was doing was going to have a positive impact and this motivated him to bring importance to this topic. If his family had not supported him throughout his life then maybe he might’ve not had the courage to do all this. This a critical example of how different family environments has an impact on an individual's healthy development. Leilani was neglected by her family and therefore was held back and suffered throughout her life. Meanwhile, Burke had a very positive relationship with his family and this allowed him to grow up with healthy relationships around him such as the members of the hockey team. He was able to make a change and stand up for what he believed in as a result the courage he gained from his family's