In this episode we talk about:

• The overlooked sibling experience
• A sibling’s lifelong commitment
• Validating sibling emotions
• Global sibling validation
• Shaped, not defined by sib hood
• Reconnecting with the inner child

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Frances is an occupational therapist, a writer and a sib living in Nottingham, UK.

She works for Sibs (the only UK charity specifically dedicated to supporting siblings of disabled children and adults) and has grown up with a brother who has an intellectual disability.

• Sibhood blog: www.francesdanylec.com/sibhood
• Instagram: @OT_Frances
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesdanylec/

UK siblings of disabled people can find support groups, information and more at www.sibs.org.uk

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