Listen "35. Advocating for Your Sib and Raising Children"
Episode Synopsis
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
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
Your financial support will help keep episodes releasing every other week! Without your support, episodes will be released once a month instead.
Donate today at the following links:
https://ko-fi.com/thespecialneedssiblingpodcast
https://www.thespecialneedssiblingpodcast.com/support
Credits:
Music by AlexGrohl and QubeSounds from Pixabay
Audio Edited by bReel Podcast Production
Show Notes & Social Media by Caroline Mason
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