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I wished to God the doctor had handed me a pamphlet that said, 'Hey, sorry about the autism, but here's a step-by-step list on what to do next.' But doctors don't do that. They say 'sorry' and move you along.

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Jenny McCarthy
Age: 52
Born: 1972
Born: November 1
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