what mich means to me

In the play, I talk a bit about “meaning” and philosophy of language. Western philosophers like to argue about “meaning”. How do we assess the definition of a word, or a concept? Generally, it’s assumed that “meaning” is part of a larger belief system. Beliefs are like sentences about the world that a person holds to be true. I spent 6 years in post-secondary education trying to learn as much as I could about how humans think. Eventually, I realized that I’d learned just as much about people from growing up with Mich than I ever had in school.

Seeing how Mich experiences the world has allowed me to question our understanding of beliefs, and communication in general. 40 years in, her vulnerabilities and strengths continue to astound me. Having Mich in my life has made me a better person in so many ways. Of course, I’ve often wondered what Mich and I would be like if she didn’t have cri du chat syndrome. I feel that I would be an entirely different person. She might be better off, but I don’t know if I would be. The compassion I have for those with fewer advantages in life is entirely due to my experience with Mich, just as she is. I firmly believe that everyone who meets Mich is better off for having known her.