Oh Brother! (and Sister!) Siblings vs. Neurodivergence

Join Refrigerator Moms hosts Julianna Scott and Kelley Jensen for a deeply personal episode featuring their own children, Ethan (22) and Rosalie (24). These brave young adults share their experiences growing up as siblings to neurodivergent family members, discussing the challenges of "glass child syndrome," childhood anxiety, and the path to healing. Through honest conversation, they reveal what interventions helped and what didn't, offering hope and practical guidance for families facing similar journeys.

This episode tackles difficult topics including PTSD, depression, and family dynamics with compassion and authenticity. Ethan and Rosalie's insights about therapy, independence, communication, and sibling relationships provide invaluable perspectives for parents seeking to support all their children. Their stories demonstrate that with proper support, siblings can develop remarkable resilience and empathy while maintaining healthy family connections.

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00:00 Introduction and Pizza Memory
01:43 Understanding Glass Child Syndrome
03:24 Ethan's Perspective on Invisibility
03:58 Rosalie's Adult Realizations
06:31 Childhood Anxiety and PTSD
08:38 Therapy Journey and Readiness
10:50 Parent Pressure and Relationships
12:28 Rosalie's Late Therapy Start
15:12 Finding Community Naturally
18:08 What Siblings Want: Independence
19:21 Adult Needs: Validation
21:24 Positive Effects: Empathy Skills
24:04 Current Glass Child Struggles
26:20 MeRT Treatment Success
27:02 Ongoing Communication Challenges
32:51 What Would You Do Differently?
34:31 What Worked: Independence & Trips
37:22 Competing Needs: Communication
39:18 Future Responsibility Concerns
42:15 Immediate Actions: Separate Meals
45:19 Short-term: One-on-One Activities
47:17 Long-term: Ongoing Information
50:19 Blocks: Don't Micromanage
52:28 Why This Conversation Matters