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Alcohol and Pregnancy
Alcohol and Pregnancy — No Blame - No Shame!
One of the reasons I wrote this and my first book was so my boys would know how they got here, through what twists and turns of fate and human intervention they grew to be the men they are with the experiences they have had. This is in spite of the congenital restrictions to their potential through a condition called fetal alcohol spectrum disorder which I unwittingly bequeathed to them when I drank during both of my pregnancies.
At the point of writing this they are both working, both have successful relationships, and both have cars that they spend a lot of time and money maintaining. On the surface they are typical young men, yet neither is ordinary.
The other reason I wrote this book is to ensure that I have done everything I can to help other people avoid the pain, heartache and physical difficulties my children must live with now for the remainder of their lives.