…people build relationships based on shared understanding and communication. For me, there was no shared communication, but there was an unspoken understanding of brotherhood and similarity. An understanding that has…
…The company providing my brother, Jonathan, with care & support have been fantastic. They had a recruitment round over the summer, which means he’s now back to having full, round-the-clock…
…going out in the car you are jumping and bouncing. I’m nervous and thoughts are whizzing around in my head. Have we remembered to bring everything? Will we have an…
…for support and that’s when I found Sibs. Coming to the sibling support group for the first time was mind-blowing. For the first time ever, I was in a room…
…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…
…children now). We enjoy playing on the computer and he usually has a list of things he wants me to fix. He likes Comicon. We might go bowling or to…
…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…
…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…