Sibhood blog
Exploring what it means to be a sib.
Interview: Founder, student and sib Katlego Owami
“You just need to take care of yourself. You just have to, and it does not mean that you’re selfish.”
Interview: Writer, founder and sib Alicia Buckley
“We’re not just brothers and sisters in name. We’re often a constant presence in our siblings’ lives, sometimes for decades.”
Interview: Occupational therapist, yoga therapist and sib Cheryl Albright
“I think a lot of us could suffer from different forms of mental illness. We need a tribe, we’re social beings, we need that kind of support. When I hit the brink is when I was like: ‘Oh yeah, I need… but I don’t know who to turn to.’”
What’s ‘sibhood’ and why are you writing about it?
Sibhood is a shared experience. I know that I’m not alone in the thoughts and feelings that I’ve had as I’ve grown up with my learning disabled brother.
Interview: Author, illustrator and sib Rose Robbins
“I wouldn’t have had the idea for doing the book or felt confident to do the book if it hadn’t been for having that network and the support of other people who felt the same way. That kind of connection with others and having your feelings validated is very powerful.”