Eva Longoria talking about her sister
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Read MoreSibling Stories – New Blog from the Sibling Support Project
Presented by the Sibling Support Project, Sibling Stories features compelling essays about the sibling relationship written by those who know it best. Check back frequently for new installments. If you have an essay you’d like published on Sibling Stories, please drop us a line at donmeyer@siblingsupport.org. Go here to read more Sibling Stories
Read MoreTestimony Submitted to Administration on Developmental Disabilities – John Kramer
I am writing as a family member, as a member of the National Sibling Leadership Network (SLN), as a committed professional in the field of disability. I am a brother of two young men, both with developmental disabilities, both of whom have lifelong support needs that will, one day, be my responsibility. The SLN is…
Read MoreTestimony Submitted to Administration on Developmental Disabilities – Shea Tanis
From our very own Shea Tanis- I am here today speaking as both a family member and as a member of the National Sibling Leadership Network. The SLN is an organization of siblings, other family members, educators, and professionals dedicated to the promotion of family support and empowerment for people with disabilities across the lifespan.…
Read MoreSiblings of People with Disabilities: The Next Generation of Supporters
From our very own Katie Arnold (starts pg 2 of the latest American Association on Intellectual and Development Disability Gerontology newsletter)- “The sibling relationship is an enduring bond that has a profound influence throughout a person‘s lifetime. Siblings of people with disabilities are in a position to naturally become the next generation of caregivers when…
Read MoreSiblings and disabilities
Scott Pion is a 26-year-old graduate student — and the brother of two men with autism spectrum disorder. In interviews with Sonya Chudgar for The Chapel Hill Herald, Pion talked about the intense needs of his older brother, Matt, and the intense closeness and protectiveness he feels for his younger brother, Kevin, whose disability lands…
Read MoreParallel Lives: Having A Twin With Mental Illness
Composer Allen Shawn’s twin sister, Mary, was diagnosed with autism and sent to an institution when they were 8 years old. He writes about his relationship with Mary — and his feelings of survivor’s guilt — in a new memoir, Twin. Read/listen to the rest here…
Read MoreAlicia Arenas Recognizing Glass Children
Forwarded from Shelley Cook’s post on SLN Facebook group- Glass children are healthy children who have brothers or sisters with special needs. They are typically emotionally neglected, experience severe pressure to be problem-free and perfect, take on parental responsibilities within the family at a young age and have an overwhelming need to make others happy.…
Read MoreHow to be a Sister to air on Spokane Public radio
Forwarded from our friend and author Eileen Garvin, “Hello fellow sibs! Just wanted to share a bit of good news: The friendly folks at KPBX FM in my hometown will be airing the audio version of “How to be a Sister: A Love Story With a Twist of Autism” in January. I recorded the book…
Read MoreA decision for Apple Valley hockey star: Unique family bond, responsibilities shed light on choices
Thanks to my friend Paul for sending along this story: “Cooper,” he cooed, squeezing his unresponsive sibling’s frail shoulder before curling up next to him in bed – a tall, broad-chested athlete beside a small, crooked boy. It’s hard to imagine the 6-3, 200-pound Fasching could have had a much different life – one perhaps…
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