The Special Needs Sibling Podcast

6. What Happens Next?

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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
  • Our siblings being social
  • The hand of cards you’re dealt in life
  • Caregiving as a sibling
  • The push-pull with being involved in our sibling’s lives as a caretaker
  • Conservatorship and finances
  • Feeling small and habits that we continue to do
  • Special Olympics
  • Feelings of older siblings vs younger siblings
  • Sacrifices our parents made vs what we’re going to sacrifice
  • What would life look like as a caregiver later on?
  • Living far away from our siblings
  • Housing situations and supported living services
  • Wanting support for siblings as adults
  • Ethan’s encouragement to fellow siblings


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    Music by:

    • AlexGrohl from Pixabay
    • QubeSounds from Pixabay
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