Billy "BJ" Jones chats with Catherine "Cathy" Shields, author of The Shape of Normal: A Memoir about Motherhood, Disability & Embracing a Different Kind of Perfect. Shields writes about parenting, disabilities, and self-discovery. In her debut memoir, she explores the truths and lies parents tell themselves. Her book was named a category WINNER in the 2023 American Writing Awards, and her writing has twice been nominated for a Pushcart. Her essays have been published in NBC Today, Newsweek, Bacopa Literary Review, Grown and Flown, Brevity Blog, Mother Magazine, U Revolution, and Write City Magazine.  Contact Jones or Shields at the following media outlets:  Jones' website: www.everydayfolksradio.com Shield's Instagram: @cathyshieldswriter