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

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• Follow Amanda at @piecesofmebyamanda

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

• 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