Hot Button Topics – Siblings and Mental Illness
When you have a brother or sister with a mental illness there are several, what I call, Hot Topic items. They range from spousal issues to violence to hospital visitations. These are the most private [...]
Is it Reprieve or Guilt?
“Shannon…hey, Shannon… Shannon…,” my brother said with a giggle. Like he had just shared an inside joke that only he understood. “What Jeff?” I replied with a sigh, letting out the air in my lungs. [...]
Sneak Peak: A Little Brother’s Journey
Conflicts with parents can make sibling relationships stronger. “When your parents, who are the anchors you’re counting on the most, are falling down on the job, siblings look to each other and find ways to [...]