Motherhood In the Margins

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A monthly newsletter about the joy and challenges of raising a child with a disability

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About Cathy Shields

Being a caregiver for a loved one with disabilities is endlessly rewarding and endlessly challenging. I often write about it and offer some insights from my own experience.

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