Episode 9: Autism Siblings (Our Anna)
Mr. and Mrs. B. discuss the Autism sibling dynamic and the best big sister ever, Anna.
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What a fantastic podcast. Love them all, but this one really hits home for us! Our Landon is currently 7 years old and our Ella is 11 years old. Same dynamics as your family, and our Ella has responded to the situation exactly the way Anna has responded to yours. It’s uncanny how similar our 2 girls are! The connection they have with their brother …. the understanding … the protection … the love … the patience … the acceptance … the way Ella (like Anna) can understand Landon’s humorous side (that others might miss) and reflect that back to him with genuine laughter and amusement (at the right moment) which validates him in a way that is so beautiful. He may never have that validation anywhere else if not for her. When you were searching for something that you as parents may have done to assist Anna in becoming si good at handling the reality of the situation so darn well, I immediately thought to myself, “you made sure she didn’t get lost in the shuffle … tell them about that!”. And, you did. I always tear up suddenly and unexpectedly at some point during your broadcast when one or both of you hit something directly on the head. I relate to every bit of what you’re sharing, but sometimes there’s a particular point that is just so poignant. Your love for both Anna and Eric is almost palpable. Please, don’t ever walk away from what you’re doing with these podcasts. They are so great and you both are amazing people! Love to the Turning family from the Polhemus family in California.
Thank you so much for this. We can’t express how much we appreciate your kind words! Sending cross-continental hugs.
Our dynamic is a little different but I see some similarities as well.
My 6yo daughter has Autism and her 4yo brother is her fierce protector, best friend & therapist in training! He too seeks out other children that are struggling for whatever reason and takes them under his wing. He is so looking forward to being at the same school as her later on this year as we are blessed that he too will thrive at the school she is at.
Your love for your children and utter honesty get me every time. Thank you for being real & raw. This thing that is parenting & autism can be damn lonely but what you share makes it less do.
Thank you, Kelly.