Single mothers of children with developmental disabilities and chronic health conditions may discover they have a very shallow support system when a son or daughter is hospitalized or needs surgery.

Surgery Waiting Rooms and Single Moms
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art179214.asp

Pam W
SE of Seattle

Patient Advocacy for Children in Hospitals
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art66329.asp