Today, you’re going to hear a story about a family. A family just like half a million other families around Australia. A family with two people in it who have an intellectual disability. And like so many others, this story is one full of love and challenges and heartbreak and humour. This is the story of 63-year-old Michel and her 35-year-old son, Simon...
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With thanks to The Stephens Family, Michel, Simon, Pop, Pete, Lisa & Jessie
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Host: Mia Freedman. You can find Mia on Instagram here and get her newsletter here.
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