Episode 3: Our Glass Children
A talk with two teenagers about their experience growing up with a medically complex brother. In this episode of Rarely Familiar, hosts Jen and Haley chat with Makai and Eli about their unique experiences as older brothers to their siblings with disabilities, Julian and Felix. These two thoughtful teens share their personal perspectives and get honest about what life looks like for them now and when their sibling was born. We dig into the differing family dynamics, the concept of “glass children,” and the trials and rewards that come with having a sibling with medical complexities. Both Makai and Eli describe how these experiences have shaped their characters, offering insights into the challenges and growth opportunities that arise in such family settings.
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Special thanks to:
Eli Brunelle for Intro and outro Music "New Love"
Todd Piper Hauswirth at All-Good for logo and brand identity