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People don’t know what is like for a family to deal with a relative who has Spina Bifida. Sandler (1997) gave insight on how the family of the affectee should handle this condition and the mutual support that should be offered. The discovery through the years show that family is not only critical but also a key factor in the wellness of the child. In addition to the importance of incorporating the three R’s – Roles, Relationship, and Responsibility into the household system. Later sharing the struggles and stress of being a parent with a disabled child with Spina Bifida. Having to cope with other external resources to try and alleviate the heightened stress such as but not limited to community, family and spiritual sections. Showing how culture

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