That's what it seems she is in from statements her family has made. I'm quite certain the parents who brought her into the world would have no interest in watching her suffer greatly --- there is no reason to believe she is suffering greatly except maybe when Michael tries to starve her to death. It's very possible if she is minimally conscious that she responds to certain people more than to others. There is no reason to think the family is making things up ----- they might be wishful thinking --- none of us would know for sure but why not allow them the benefit of the doubt?