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Kellie was 3 1/2 years old when her twin sisters were born. Both twins were born with Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy, and required total care. Kellie opens up about her life as a sibling to sisters that require so much care.
When Laura’s mom passed away, Laura and her husband Devin took on the role of caring for Laura’s sister Annie who has Down syndrome. They have now cared for Annie for 7 years, and they talk about the impact Annie has made on them and their children.
Jennifer has a little sister that has Down syndrome. She also got a darling son with Down syndrome, when she married her husband. Jennifer talks about how her sister shaped her life, influencing what Jennifer studied in school and who she eventually married.
Stephanie’s brother Mick has Autism and Epilepsy. Stephanie talks about the joys and challenges on being the younger sibling to her brother with special needs.
Nathan’s twin brother was born with MPS II Hunter syndrome. When Nathan was 3 years old he started to notice that his brother was different than other people. Nathan had to learn accept the public stares and questions he would get. His brother has inspired him to start a public online support group for siblings like him, called Siblings With A Mission.
Will has 3 siblings, all of whom have a disability. His sister, Heidi, has Down syndrome; and is brothers Barrett and Fritz have Autism.
Will opens up about how it’s been being their sibling.