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BunniekinsSenior Contributor
Hi everyone this week on Australian Story ABC there was a wonderful story on a mother's journey with her highly disabled son Richard. I can thoroughly recommend it. It actually brought a flood of tears to my world weary eyes.
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StuFSenior Contributor
Sounds good @Bunniekins
...not sure if I feel like crying though
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BunniekinsSenior Contributor
@StuF yes it touched a raw nerve with me but it didnt sugar coat life with a disabled son. there was one part where the mum was talking and basically said that people think carers and the disabled are saints but that is not true she went on to say she said some times it is horrendous! that made me cry!
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StuFSenior Contributor
@Bunniekins
Well I can only hope your tears did not descend into a depression. It must have been a tough watch by the sounds of it
*hugs*
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BunniekinsSenior Contributor
@StuF thanks StuF you are a good friend 😄 x
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StuFSenior Contributor
As are you @Bunniekins 😊
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