Abby – “I worried about my disabled brother’s future”
…has just about come, as my mum is in her seventies. I have had to force myself to start to take more charge of the situation, encouraging my parents to…
…has just about come, as my mum is in her seventies. I have had to force myself to start to take more charge of the situation, encouraging my parents to…
…affected sibling Charlotte see here: https://www.facebook.com/Channel4News/videos/313947050194848 Press release here: Sibs Press Release – Lonely Lockdown 080421 To read our previous report Life in Lockdown, see here: Sibs report –…
…and feelings are understood by others.” “I wish it had been around a long time ago. Its really helped me knowing someone understands and I mean really understands” “The Facebook…
…of disability on siblings and reduced the referral options for siblings to get timely support through community groups and CAMHS services The positives acquired by siblings such as tolerance, patience…
…found that hard. I remember saying “They’ve always stared mum, it’s just that this time it’s because we’re ahead”. We used to get stared at all the time, and I…
…and subjective wellbeing of children in school. The questionnaire is composed of seven questions which asks children how they feel about school life. This is a free tool developed by…
Not being the only one The most frequent feedback we hear from siblings after they come to a sibling group, workshop or session is: ‘I am not the only one…
…you make any promises. Avoid comparisons Avoid making comparisons between the children. Never praise siblings in comparison to their disabled brother or sister. This can either make the sibling feel…
…with. He speaks to me about it – I’ve become his trauma support and that’s hard. He also talks to Mum and then I become her support too. It’s a…
…with you. The effects ringing round your brain decades later. You don’t need to be a sibling to know that. Just someone who stands out. But as a sibling, it’s…