In the midst of all the losses- Burt is distressed that he has no job, I took his money, everyone in his life feels they can boss him – he will say, “I’m a person too.”
This plea for respect and dignity is in part complaint and in part a request.
It never references his distress at having a brain disease. That is a separate issue for him. For me, the cri de coeur is a reminder to pay attention to his wishes even if I need to filter them in my reality.
this is our life 