In this episode, Julie and Charlene discuss advocating as a sib, growing up in a multicultural family, and the journey of raising your own children. Julie’s story as a sib led her to start her own nonprofit, The Natalie Project, and engage in advocacy efforts in California on behalf of people with special needs. 

Episode highlights:

• Growing up in a multicultural family

• Raising children

• The "parentification" of sibs

• Advocating for a better future for people with special needs

• The hope that comes with building a new life after moving out of your parents’ home

Find us on Instagram:

• Follow Julie’s work at @thenatalieproject and @californiasibs 

• 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