The Special Needs Sibling Podcast

Figuring out what we want to do with our own lives is already pretty hard.  Now add guardianship of your sibling with a disability in the mix!  What do you do, who do you ask for help, and how do you show up in your regular adult life?  Well now matter how you feel, you have a right to every emotion that you come across, don't let anyone else tell you otherwise!  Check out this conversation wi...

As a sibling, there's a lot going on not only in your head, but also your heart and mind. There are so many people you care for and also people that you wish would leave you alone. Not only are boundaries important, but having your feelings validated and putting in the work to heal is also important. Check out this conversation with Mishka where we talk about a lot of these things! In this epi...

You can do it! Don't give up! There are always going to be times where we're annoyed by our sibling or even frustrated with them and our situation. But there is hope! Take a listen to our chat with Emily to hear her story! In this episode we talk about: About Emily’s family and brother with autism Emily’s brother before and during his diagnosis Our siblings and paper Rigidity and routine H...

Transitions are pretty rough on all humans, but when there's a really important human in your life that happens to be your sibling going through a transition, it can be even tougher. We talk about a lot of things and a lot of feelings, check out this conversation with Alyssa about our siblings recently transitioning into their housing and group home situations! In this episode we talk about: A...

Being a sibling is definitely a journey not only by ourselves, but also along side our sibling with special needs as they change and evolve. Sometimes we get so caught up in the journey though that we forget about ourselves! Check out this conversation with Doireann to hear her story! In this episode we talk about: How Charlene and Doireann met!  About Doireann’s family and brother with Autism Gro...

There's a lot of unknowns not only in our future but the future of our siblings as well. Know that we feel your pain and we're here for you! Listen to this chat with Ethan. We definitely get into the weeds but you know what? Sometimes life is like that! In this episode we talk about: How Charlene and Ethan met Ethan’s family and brother with developmental delays mentally and motor skills O...

There are a lot of changes that we go through as we get older, and even more changes as our siblings with disabilities get older too. Finding community and laughter are so important in being able to bond with our siblings, family, and people around us. Check out this conversation with Chloe to hear her story! In this episode we talk about: Chloe’s family and brother and sister with down syndrome S...

As a sibling there are times when we wonder if there's anyone out there who feels what we do, and there are! Know that you're not alone and that we're here to support each other. Check out this conversation with Tucker to hear his story! In this episode we talk about: Tucker’s family and adopted sister and brother with down syndrome Interacting when everyone was younger versus now when...

There are lots of challenges being a sibling, but there are also lots of joyous times too. You definitely need to make the most of every situation you're in, even when it doesn't seem like the best situation. Check out this conversation with Peter to hear his story! In this episode we talk about: About Peter's family and sister with hypomyelination Having multiple “normal” siblings in...

It's tough being a special needs sibling!! There are a lot of sacrifices made and feelings had, but know that you're a rock star and an amazing person!! Check out this conversation with Anastasia to hear story! In this episode we talk about: Intro to Charlene and Anastasia’s friendship About Anastasia’s family and brother with autism Movies Controlling the environment and scoping out the s...

The very first episode where Charlene tells you about what inspired her to start this podcast. Get into contact with Charlene using this link . Intro Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay Outro Music by QubeSounds from Pixabay