Emily Fagan
Special to The Globe and Mail
Published March 22, 2021
There’s a lot Heather Morgan has figured out on her own to ensure her family’s well-being. She spends 10 to 30 hours a week as a caregiver for her Ontario-based family of four, helping manage their multiple disabilities in addition to looking after her own health.
Her husband is autistic, while she and her two young adult children have an undiagnosed muscular condition that requires them to use power wheelchairs.
With what little time remains, she’s pursuing her master’s degree. It’s an uphill battle.