Dominic Carter deviates from his usual political coverage to host a poignant family dialogue centered on Mother's Day and the realities of special needs care. The conversation features his wife, Marilyn, discussing her book More Than a Diagnosis, alongside their daughter Courtney, as they reflect on the emotional and logistical dynamics of raising a son and brother with epilepsy and learning disabilities. Key themes include the pervasive sense of sibling guilt, the necessity of lifelong advocacy, and the specific social isolation often experienced by those with cognitive limitations.
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