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"I'm not the bad mother I thought I was...other kids live through this." See how Barb finds the support she needs.

Member name cl-jonababy
Year of birth 1955
Hometown Rutland, Vermont
Number of kids 3
Occupation Full-time mom and a part-time medical transcriptionist
Fun fact Barb is the chapter leader of Vermont's Sugarbugs, support for about 20 local kids with diabetes and their families

Favorite Message Boards

• Juvenile Diabetes
• Surviving Middle and High School
• Crafters Community

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