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The Glass Child Experience – Breaking The Silence
“They call us glass children. We look fine on the outside. We perform, we excel, we behave. We look like we have no problems, but inside we’re cracking. We’re carrying trauma that no one ever thought to measure.” – Alicia Meneses Maples, Glass Child Advocate & Host
Welcome to the I See Glass Children Podcast, where we illuminate the invisible siblings who grew up in high-needs families. Hosted by Alicia Meneses Maples, glass child advocate, speaker, and educator. This groundbreaking series gives voice to a hidden population that has been overlooked by families, professionals, and society for far too long.
In this inaugural episode, Alicia courageously shares her personal story and introduces listeners to the concept of glass children: Siblings who grew up “invisible” while their families focused on a brother or sister with high-needs. You’ll discover what it truly means to be a glass child, why this experience is so universal across cultures and generations, and how a 2010 TEDx talk became a viral sensation 13 years later, sparking global conversations about this overlooked population.
(Content Note: This episode and podcast series contains discussions of childhood trauma, neglect, depression, suicidal ideation, and family violence. Please listen with care and seek support if needed)
What You’ll Hear
Connect & Engage
Ready to join the movement? Here’s how you can help break the silence around glass children:
Spread the Word
Share this episode with your bestie, your therapist, your teachers, your minister, your parents. Sharing is caring and hearing is healing.
REMEMBER: If you’re struggling, reach out to a mental health professional. You do not have to do this alone.
Thank you for listening to the I See Glass Children podcast. I’m Alicia Meneses Maples and I see you.
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“They call us glass children. We look fine on the outside. We perform, we excel, we behave. We look like we have no problems, but inside we’re cracking. We’re carrying trauma that no one ever thought to measure.” – Alicia Meneses Maples, Glass Child Advocate & Host
Welcome to the I See Glass Children Podcast, where we illuminate the invisible siblings who grew up in high-needs families. Hosted by Alicia Meneses Maples, glass child advocate, speaker, and educator. This groundbreaking series gives voice to a hidden population that has been overlooked by families, professionals, and society for far too long.
In this inaugural episode, Alicia courageously shares her personal story and introduces listeners to the concept of glass children: Siblings who grew up “invisible” while their families focused on a brother or sister with high-needs. You’ll discover what it truly means to be a glass child, why this experience is so universal across cultures and generations, and how a 2010 TEDx talk became a viral sensation 13 years later, sparking global conversations about this overlooked population.
(Content Note: This episode and podcast series contains discussions of childhood trauma, neglect, depression, suicidal ideation, and family violence. Please listen with care and seek support if needed)
What You’ll Hear
Connect & Engage
Ready to join the movement? Here’s how you can help break the silence around glass children:
Spread the Word
Share this episode with your bestie, your therapist, your teachers, your minister, your parents. Sharing is caring and hearing is healing.
REMEMBER: If you’re struggling, reach out to a mental health professional. You do not have to do this alone.
Thank you for listening to the I See Glass Children podcast. I’m Alicia Meneses Maples and I see you.
The post The Glass Child Experience – Breaking The Silence appeared first on iseeglasschildren.com.