In this episode, Anna and Charlene talk about the unique experience of having a special needs sibling in a military family. Anna’s older sister has Rett syndrome, a rare neurological condition.

Episode highlights:

• Resources for special needs siblings in the military
• Exciting new drug trial that has made positive changes in her sister’s life

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• Follow Anna at @special_sibs
• Follow the podcast at @thespecialneedssiblingpodcast

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Credits:

Music by AlexGrohl and QubeSounds from Pixabay

Audio Edited by bReel Podcast Production

Show Notes & Social Media by Caroline Mason

In this episode, Amanda and Charlene talk about her brother, Nick, and his life with a rare disability. Amanda’s experience as a sibling inspired her to start her own nonprofit, Puzzle Pieces, which she uses to advocate for and assist over 400 families with special needs kids.

Episode highlights:

• Experiencing embarrassment as a sib
• Maintaining your mental health
• Identity as a sib
• Guardianship and caregiving

Find us on Instagram:

• Follow Amanda at @piecesofmebyamanda
• Follow Puzzle Pieces at @puzzlepiecesky (or visit https://www.puzzle-pieces.org/)
• Follow the podcast at @thespecialneedssiblingpodcast

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

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Credits:

• Music by AlexGrohl and QubeSounds from Pixabay
• Audio Edited by bReel Podcast Production
• Show Notes & Social Media by Caroline Mason

Yet another update episode is here. I promise full episodes are coming, because trust me, it’s eating up my Google Drive storage space as we speak!

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