53. Frances' Perspective

53. Frances' Perspective

Frances is an occupational therapist, a writer and a sib living in Nottingham, UK.  She works for Sibs (the only UK charity specifically dedicated to supporting siblings of disabled children and adults) and has grown up with a brother who has an intellectual disability.  * Sibhood blog: www.francesdanylec.com/sibhood [http://www.francesdanylec.com/sibhood] * Instagram: @OT_Frances * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesdanylec/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesdanylec/]  UK siblings of disabled people can find support groups, information and more at www.sibs.org.uk [http://www.sibs.org.uk/] Find us on Instagram: * Follow the podcast: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thespecialneedssiblingpodcast/⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/thespecialneedssiblingpodcast/] Want to contact Charlene? * Fill out this form: ⁠⁠https://www.thespecialneedssiblingpodcast.com/contact⁠⁠ [https://www.thespecialneedssiblingpodcast.com/contact] Your financial support will help keep episodes releasing every other week! Without your support, episodes will be released once a month instead. Donate today at the following links: * ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/thespecialneedssiblingpodcast⁠⁠ [https://ko-fi.com/thespecialneedssiblingpodcast] * ⁠⁠https://www.thespecialneedssiblingpodcast.com/support⁠⁠ [https://www.thespecialneedssiblingpodcast.com/support]  Credits: * Music by AlexGrohl and QubeSounds from Pixabay * Audio Edited by bReel Podcast Production

52. Mia's Perspective

Find us on Instagram: * Follow the podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thespecialneedssiblingpodcast/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/thespecialneedssiblingpodcast/] Want to contact Charlene? * Fill out this form: ⁠https://www.thespecialneedssiblingpodcast.com/contact⁠ [https://www.thespecialneedssiblingpodcast.com/contact] Your financial support will help keep episodes releasing every other week! Without your support, episodes will be released once a month instead. Donate today at the following links: * ⁠https://ko-fi.com/thespecialneedssiblingpodcast⁠ [https://ko-fi.com/thespecialneedssiblingpodcast] * ⁠https://www.thespecialneedssiblingpodcast.com/support⁠ [https://www.thespecialneedssiblingpodcast.com/support]  Credits: * Music by AlexGrohl and QubeSounds from Pixabay * Audio Edited by bReel Podcast Production

51. Manni's Perspective

In this episode we talk about: * A family's pivot for a sibling * A sibling's unique living arrangement * The rescue story * Viewing the world through new eyes * Art, voice, and a brother's recovery * Long-distance sibling communication * A partner's bond with a sibling * Creative communication strategies * Sibling responsibility and joy *List created using Spotify AI tools Check out Manni's books to learn more about his story: * Purchase "Brother. do. you. love. me." from Greystone Books [https://greystonebooks.com/products/brother-do-you-love-me?_pos=1&_sid=abe146e39&_ss=r]or on Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/brother-do-you-love-me/dp/1778401449] * Order Manni's new book here [https://www.amazon.com/brother-do-you-love-me/dp/1778401449] coming May 5, 2026! Connect with Manni: * https://mannicoe.com/ [https://mannicoe.com/] * IG: @emmanuelcoe [https://www.instagram.com/emmanuelcoe/] Find us on Instagram: * Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thespecialneedssiblingpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/thespecialneedssiblingpodcast/] Want to contact Charlene? * Fill out this form: https://www.thespecialneedssiblingpodcast.com/contact [https://www.thespecialneedssiblingpodcast.com/contact] Your financial support will help keep episodes releasing every other week! Without your support, episodes will be released once a month instead. Donate today at the following links: * https://ko-fi.com/thespecialneedssiblingpodcast [https://ko-fi.com/thespecialneedssiblingpodcast] * https://www.thespecialneedssiblingpodcast.com/support [https://www.thespecialneedssiblingpodcast.com/support]  Credits: * Music by AlexGrohl and QubeSounds from Pixabay * Audio Edited by bReel Podcast Production

50. Camille's Perspective

In this episode we talk about: * Outdated labels for a disabled sibling * A difficult decision for a disabled child * Generational shifts in sibling experiences * The hidden pain of secondhand suffering * Grief as a catalyst for writing * The lifelong journey of a sibling * Sibling love, anger, and advocacy * Finding purpose from pain *List created using Spotify AI tools Connect with Camille: * IG: @camilleblock.author [https://www.instagram.com/camilleblock.author/] * FB: @camilleblock.author [https://www.facebook.com/camilleblock.author] * www.camilleblock.cc [http://www.camilleblock.cc/] Camille also did a bonus episode about her book on the podcast: BONUS: Hope For Secondhand Suffering: Tools For The Heart When You Can't Fix Your Loved One's Pain Find us on Instagram: * Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thespecialneedssiblingpodcast/ Want to contact Charlene? * Fill out this form: https://www.thespecialneedssiblingpodcast.com/contact Your financial support will help keep episodes releasing every other week! Without your support, episodes will be released once a month instead. Donate today at the following links: * https://ko-fi.com/thespecialneedssiblingpodcast * https://www.thespecialneedssiblingpodcast.com/support  Credits: * Music by AlexGrohl and QubeSounds from Pixabay * Audio Edited by bReel Podcast Production

49. Julia's Perspective

In this episode we talk about: * Sibling impact on personal growth * Planning adult care for siblings * Sibling care and external views * Sibling trauma and healing * Authenticity and judgement * Patience and releasing timelines * Unconditional love's power * Growth from sibling challenges *List created using Spotify AI tools Connect with Julia: * Julia's blog with Michael: www.beyondthewavesblog.com [http://www.beyondthewavesblog.com/]  * Julia's website: www.mindbodyjulia.com [http://www.mindbodyjulia.com/] Find us on Instagram: * Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thespecialneedssiblingpodcast/ Want to contact Charlene? * Fill out this form: https://www.thespecialneedssiblingpodcast.com/contact Your financial support will help keep episodes releasing every other week! Without your support, episodes will be released once a month instead. Donate today at the following links: * https://ko-fi.com/thespecialneedssiblingpodcast * https://www.thespecialneedssiblingpodcast.com/support  Credits: * Music by AlexGrohl and QubeSounds from Pixabay * Audio Edited by bReel Podcast Production