In this episode we talk about:

• Ashley’s family and brother with autism, schizophrenia and tourettes

• Guilt and daily fighting growing up

• Transition of Carter’s disabilities when he got a little older

• Carter’s group living home

• Impact of Carter’s relationship with Ashley over the years

• Carter’s schizophrenia and some crazy stories 

• Family Vacations

• Looking back at memories together as a family

• School systems

• How we reacted/felt as kids watching the media portray people with disabilities and the people that interact with them

• Ashley’s encouragement to fellow siblings

Links:

• Ashley’s mentor’s episodes: Episode 22A + 22B

More Info:

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Music by:

• AlexGrohl from Pixabay

• QubeSounds from Pixabay

Edited by:

• Aiden Binder