In a world where caregiving often consumes every aspect of one's life, three sisters, Jen, Jamie, and Jesse, found themselves on an extraordinary journey. Their collective responsibility? Caring for their differently-abled brother, Matt. As they navigated the complex dance of love and duty, something unexpected happened that would forever change their lives. This is a story of resilience, sacrifice, and the beautiful spirit of sisterhood. Find out the turn of events that would challenge everything they thought they knew about balancing caregiving responsibilities with their desires.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Witness the power of inclusiveness drawing from the caregiving experiences of the Schiessle sisters.
• Gain unique insights on the impacts that taking care of a sibling with disabilities can have on one's life.
• Discover strategies for efficiently balancing personal life ambitions with caregiving responsibilities.
• Understand the perspectives and intricacies involved in planning for the future care of a sibling with disabilities.
• Immerse yourself in depicting the profound bond among the Schiessle sisters, fortified through shared caregiving responsibilities.

About the Schiessle Sisters:

The Schiessle sisters are originally from Northwest Indiana and currently reside across the US. Jen (the oldest) lives in Los Angeles, Jessie (the middle) lives in Palm Beach Gardens, and Jamie (the youngest) lives in Chicago. Growing up, we were all super active & played sports, including basketball, volleyball & softball. As adults, life took us in different directions geographically, but we are all avid travelers and try to see each other as much as possible. You can catch us at a trendy new restaurant, a Broadway show, or the nearest Hanson concert :)

Jen: Jen works as a sales rep in women’s fashion in LA; she’s worked in the wholesale side of fashion for the past 10 years and has a degree in Fashion Design. She enjoys reading, playing volleyball, and traveling in her free time.

Jessie: Jessie works for a private family as an Executive Assistant, starting her career in the industry as a nanny. She has traveled the world, experiencing different cultures and creating friendships in multiple countries. In her free time, she enjoys being very ACTIVE, playing volleyball, pickleball, and golf, going to the beach, going out with friends, and trying new things!

Jamie: Jamie works for United Airlines in their Customer Strategy & Innovation group. She started her career as a CPA and has held various roles within the airline industry. In her free time, she enjoys traveling to see the Cubs play at MLB stadiums, trying new restaurants, and the occasional karaoke bar.

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