All About Joey
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12 years after her son's high functioning autism is misdiagnosed as Asperger's syndrome, Carrie wakes up to find her life in shambles.
She has a daughter in college seeking her approval. A daughter in high school rebelling against her. A son trying to takeover his independence. A marriage hanging by a thread.
And worst of all, she doesn't know who she is if she's no long pouring all of her resources into Joey's care.
All About Joey is one woman's journey of putting back together the pieces of her family while going to great lengths to find her own identity.
DISCLAIMER: I'm not a medical professional. Any information given in this story cannot be used to diagnose anyone. Any information given is also only as accurate as the research conducted at the time the story was written.
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