Finding My Own Identity, with Ali Carbone

03/11/2023 53 min Episodio 156
Finding My Own Identity, with Ali Carbone

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Episode Synopsis

Discover what’s possible when the glass child heals. 
Ali Carbone is a Brooklyn-based writer, and the oldest sibling to three autistic brothers. In her most recent book, What Are You Looking At?, she writes about her journey of finding herself and rewiring her own brain.
In this conversation, we discuss:
Ali’s caretaker role from a young age
Her relationship with her parents
How being the non-autistic sibling affected her psyche
The catalyst to understanding her lost identity
Ali’s breakthroughs in therapy
Her brothers’ transition into a group home 
Tips for other siblings

To learn more about Ali Carbone you can read her memoir or follow her on IG @aliicarbone.
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