The Special Needs Sibling Podcast

38. Healing and Self-Compassion

Listen Later

In this episode, Kelsey and Charlene discuss the healing process, experiences with therapy, and self-compassion. Kelsey shares about watching her sister deal with seizures, witnessing substance abuse as a child, and her decision to become a therapist.

Episode highlights:

  • Childhood trauma and neglect
  • The impact of the book, Being The Other One: Growing Up with a Brother or Sister Who Has Special Needs by Kate Strohm
  • Substance abuse in families
  • The importance of therapy and putting language to your experience as a sib
  • Ending the cycle of hurt
  • Vulnerability with friends

    • Find us on Instagram:

    • Follow the podcast at @thespecialneedssiblingpodcast

      • 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
      • Show Notes & Social Media by Caroline Mason
        • ...more
        View all episodesView all episodes
        Download on the App Store
        The Special Needs Sibling PodcastBy The Special Needs Sibling Podcast