In this episode, we explore the complex and often invisible grief experienced by siblings of loved ones with disabilities or chronic illnesses. Suyapa Ulloa shares her personal journey, cultural influences like Marianismo, and practical insights on unlearning caregiving roles to embrace self-care and authentic identity.

Chapters

• 00:00 Unpacking Ambiguous Loss
• 05:47 The Unlearning Process
• 11:54 The Experience of Siblings
• 17:52 Radical Acceptance and Healing
• 32:59 Final Takeaways

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Work with Daiana

If you’re interested in a consultation for individual therapy, please reach out via email or visit the practice website below.

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: MeaningfulTherapyFL.com
• Location: Riverview, FL, In-Person, and Telehealth serving clients throughout Florida.

Daiana is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and the owner of Meaningful Therapy. She provides a supportive, neurodivergent and trauma-informed space for adults navigating:

• Non-Death Loss & Grief: Validating and healing the "living losses" that often go unacknowledged.
• Trauma: Supporting individuals processing their own personal trauma as well as those experiencing vicarious trauma.
• Therapeutic Modalities: Integrating ACT, DBT, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy for a holistic approach to healing.

Work with Cassandra

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• Email: [email protected]
• Website: firststridezcounseling.com
• Location: Ocala, FL, In-Person, and Telehealth serving clients throughout Florida.

Cassandra is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) at First Stridez Counseling. She provides a supportive, neurodivergent-affirming space for:

• Individuals & Couples: Supporting adolescents, young adults, and adults of all ages.
• Specialties: Neurodivergence, interpersonal relationships, and mood disorders.
• Therapeutic Modalities: Integrating CBT, DBT, Play & Art therapeutic interventions, and Person-Centered therapy.