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Tin Man endures in the face of more adversity

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Written by Randy Garbin

We learned some time ago that Susan Lind had severe health problems. She runs the new My Tin Man Diner in North Falmouth, Massachusetts with her mother Barbara Lind, who has a long history of struggle trying to keep afloat in the diner business. Most of us already know that Barbara's original Tin Man Diner burned down at the hands of an arsonist in 2000. Before that, she fought with nit-picking town officials, an abusive husband, some major thefts, and her own debilitating health issues. Sadly, this has become yet one more regrettable chapter in Barbara's otherwise inspiring story of endurance in the face of overwhelming obstacles. And despite her troubles, Barbara still serves one of the best meals in the region. (Thanks to David Manning for the tip)

Mother, daughter cope with uncommon condition, complex insurance

Uncommon condition, complex insurance make for daunting experience for Sandwich women

Barbara Lind of Bourne, owner of the Tin Man Diner in North Falmouth, knows about helping people in need.

She formerly worked at a group home and regularly hosts free lunches for people with mental illness and other challenges.

But these days the subject of Lind's advocacy is closer to home.

She says she's had to run interference with MassHealth — the state's insurance program for low-income residents — and the medical system to get her 31-year-old daughter, Susan Kettell Lind of Sandwich, the specialized care she needs to combat kidney problems stemming from a rare childhood disorder.

Their story shows that the state insurance program can be slow to respond when confronted with a complicated treatment plan.

The full story continues here.