The World and Everything In It Lawless Encore: Season 2, Episode 2 - Boneyard
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May 3, 2025 Tom Broderson, former office manager and paralegal for Pat Anderson, shares his emotional experiences with Terri Schiavo, emphasizing a moment when he realized she could whisper 'no.' The conversation explores the traumatic legal battle her family faced, the financial strain, and the impact of skeptical medical opinions on her care. Additionally, they discuss alarming new evidence regarding her injuries, revealing complex family dynamics and ethical dilemmas surrounding the decision for life support removal.
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Brodersen Teaches Terri to Communicate
- Tom Broderson surprised everyone by teaching Terri Schiavo to communicate despite her condition.
- He discovered she could respond "yes" or "no" through modified moans, challenging prior assumptions about her awareness.
Trauma Hindered Progress
- The Schindler family was traumatized and distrustful, hindering communication about Terri's progress.
- Trauma and lack of trust blocked further efforts to teach Terri to communicate.
Brodersen Banned From Visits
- Michael Schiavo, controlling visitor access, removed Broderson from the visitor list.
- Broderson was never able to see Terri again after this ban.