Sibhood blog
Exploring what it means to be a sib.
Interview: Behavioural therapist, founder and sib Karasi Chandramogan
“I think the hardest thing is the quiet load that we carry as a special needs sibling because there’s that constant mental load of planning, worrying, anticipating everything that’s happening every day. And it’s not something that you can kind of take a break from, you know?”
Interview: Founder, student and sib Katlego Owami
“It’s intense. The responsibility that comes with it is just… it’s really intense. I think that’s the hardest part because you can’t be irresponsible in any way. The feeling that I should not disappoint my parents. It’s overwhelming.”
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.’”
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.”