The typical siblings have unique life experiences because of having a brother or sister with a disability.
In today’s podcast for Unexceptional Moms we interviewed our kids, who are the typical siblings. they range in age from 11 to 17 and have different experiences with each of their siblings. While they do not speak for all siblings, we had a great conversation.
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Questions from the show:
We asked our kids to answer the following 10 questions honestly:
1. What are the pros and cons of having siblings with disabilities?
2. Are you ever embarrassed?
3. How do you feel when strangers stare or make comments about your siblings?
4. What is your relationship like with your sibling with a disability?
5. What impact have your siblings had on who you are as a person?
6. What do you wish was different about how the world sees disability?
7. What is something your parent has done to make you not feel overlooked, to make you feel important and valuable?
8. Do you have any advice for other siblings and/or parents?
9. How do you view people with disabilities and/or their families differently now?
10. Tell us about your experience at Joni and Friends family retreat, where every family has a member with a disability.
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I have a niece and a nephew with special needs. I appreciate your views and realistic comments . I believe siblings have a tough responsibility sometimes and I admire your kids.