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The Glass Child dives into the often overlooked perspectives of those who grew up with a brother or sister with a disability. They're called glass children, not because they're fragile, but because people often look through them. For many, it was a childhood filled with complicated feelings of guilt, anger, neglect and social isolation as their family navigated extraordinary circumstances.

On this podcast, we will give voice to these seldom-heard narratives. We'll talk openly and honestly about the siblings’ personal struggles to find their own identity. Most of these stories will be heavy, and some difficult to hear. But all will be treated with the utmost empathy, care and respect.

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Rachel

2015

“Will you be in my documentary?” I asked a Glass Child. I had interviewed 20+siblings for a documentary about growing up with a disabled sibling, and no one had said yes to that question.

“When my mom dies I will.” She answered.

2024

“Will you be on my podcast?” I asked Susana, a Glass Child, former creative colleague, and seasoned podcaster.

“Sure. Send me the questions.”

Two days later…

“That’s a hard no.” She replied.

I could have taken all those no’s personally, but what I knew from interviewing almost thirty Glass Children over ten years - and raising one myself - is that convincing them to talk deeply and candidly about their childhoods is a very diﬃcult feat. And to ask them to speak publicly? An almost impossible one.

Almost.

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Susana

\"You know you're not studied, right?\" is what Rachel said to me one day.

\"Why would I be studied?\" I asked her.

\"Because of how you grew up.\" she replied.

I was dumbfounded.

\"There is barely any research on how to help the non disabled sibling,\" She continued.

I grew up with 3 siblings with challenges. That's my preferred word. \"challenges\". It may not be correct. Intellectual disability may actually be the current correct term. ANYWAY- I worked with Rachel on a film and in between takes, we shared our family stories.

\"Why would I need help? I am fine.\" I replied. Like any typical Glass Child.

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What is the point of talking about something that just causes pain?

Because we have to. Talking about it is how we move through it. Staying silent leads to isolation and loneliness—but when we share, we connect. We find understanding. We find community.

No two journeys are the same, and your story is as unique—and as important—as anyone else’s.

We hear you. We got you. Welcome. We’re so glad you’re here.

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$\"son_and_fatheraurh9.png\"$ We see you and you matter. Join our community dedicated to the stories and perspectives of siblings with a brother or sister with a disability. Together, we find strength and understanding. And if you have a story to tell, let us know. We'd love to have you on the podcast. Connect with us at our Facebook Group. The Glass Child Community

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