M E D I A R E L E A S E

New Book for charity tackling the obstacle of disease and disability in the family dynamic

Over 8 million families in the United States alone have one or both parents disabled. The stress of illness can be difficult for anyone to bear but for the children of the disabled parents it can be overwhelming. A child's tendency is perhaps to act out in defiance and to be angry with the parent because they lack understanding. A new book has been released in an effort to open the lines of communication for these parents and their children.

As a Registered Nurse, mother and Systemic Lupus sufferer, Meg Walsh, author of Mama, Won't You Play With Me? knows both personally and professionally of the effects that long term illness can have on a family. In her own family, both her sister and brother-in-law are battling cancer, each with young children. Out of the 5 children born to Walsh and her two sisters, all five have a disabled parent. These numbers speak for themselves.

Walsh's book is the story of Dudley Duckling whose mother has a broken wing and cannot play with him. It is a heartwarming story of love and family and may bring comfort to the child of a disabled or ill parent.

Through the month of May, Walsh will donate a portion of the proceeds for each book sold to the Lupus Foundation of America. Every few months a different charity will be chosen to receive these donations. She welcomes readers to contact her through her website, www.megwalshonline.com to share their stories and to nominate a charity to receive the donations.

Mama, Won't You Play With Me?
ISBN 9781449014247
Softcover, 28 pgs