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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Credits:

• Music by AlexGrohl and QubeSounds from Pixabay

• Audio Edited by bReel Podcast Production

Find us on Instagram:

• Follow the podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thespecialneedssiblingpodcast/⁠

Want to contact Charlene?

• Fill out this form: ⁠https://www.thespecialneedssiblingpodcast.com/contact⁠

Your financial support will help keep episodes releasing every other week! Without your support, episodes will be released once a month instead. Donate today at the following links:

• ⁠https://ko-fi.com/thespecialneedssiblingpodcast⁠

• ⁠https://www.thespecialneedssiblingpodcast.com/support⁠

Credits:

• Music by AlexGrohl and QubeSounds from Pixabay

• Audio Edited by bReel Podcast Production

In this episode we talk about:

• A family's pivot for a sibling
• A sibling's unique living arrangement
• The rescue story
• Viewing the world through new eyes
• Art, voice, and a brother's recovery
• Long-distance sibling communication
• A partner's bond with a sibling
• Creative communication strategies
• Sibling responsibility and joy

*List created using Spotify AI tools

Check out Manni's books to learn more about his story:

• Purchase "Brother. do. you. love. me." from Greystone Books or on Amazon
• Order Manni's new book here coming May 5, 2026!

Connect with Manni:

• https://mannicoe.com/
• IG: @emmanuelcoe

Find us on Instagram:

• Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thespecialneedssiblingpodcast/

Want to contact Charlene?

• Fill out this form: https://www.thespecialneedssiblingpodcast.com/contact

Your financial support will help keep episodes releasing every other week! Without your support, episodes will be released once a month instead. Donate today at the following links:

• https://ko-fi.com/thespecialneedssiblingpodcast

• https://www.thespecialneedssiblingpodcast.com/support

Credits:

• Music by AlexGrohl and QubeSounds from Pixabay

• Audio Edited by bReel Podcast Production