In this episode, Sister* and Charlene discuss how an unhealthy parent impacted Sister’s relationship with her autistic brother. Sister tells her story of childhood trauma and what it’s like to navigate strained family relationships as an adult. 

*Name omitted for privacy

Episode highlights:

• Growing up in Singapore

• The weight of being responsible for your sib

• Mental health (TW: suicide)

• Having an emotionally unhealthy parent

• Navigating strained family relationships

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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