The Special Needs Sibling Podcast

2. Oldest Siblings Unite!

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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 scene
  • Responsibility as the oldest
  • What we would give up for our siblings
  • All the feelings
  • Being an adult at a young age and what do we do as adults now?
  • The long game
  • Struggling as an adult with “simple” tasks
  • Community with other special needs siblings
  • Big events and attention
  • Mattering to the world and being seen
  • Experiences with our siblings as adults
  • Seeing our siblings interact with the outside world
  • Anastasia’s message to our fellow special needs siblings


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    Music by: 

    • AlexGrohl from Pixabay
    • QubeSounds from Pixabay


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