S6E1 - What About the Siblings?

part of the Our Parallel Paths podcast series with Geralyn Anderson Arango

Nov 25, 2025

What About the Siblings?

part of the Our Parallel Paths podcast series.

_Recording Date: _November 18, 2025

Transcript: Download transcript HERE

Episode Summary: Gerry interviews two siblings - her daughter, Courtney Arango, & Dr. Meghan Burke, parent, sibling and researcher. They discuss the impact of having a sibling with a disability, and the expectations of caring for those siblings when parents are no longer able to. This important episode is one you won't want to miss.

Topical Index:

Introductions [00:00]
Self-Introductions [04:05]
Building family relationships [05:58]
Desired futures for our siblings [08:20]
Staying connected across a distance [11:33]
Our futures roles [15:05]
What research has shown [18:37]
How can parents help? [23:20]
Building a support network [31:35]
Supporting the siblings-in-law / spouses [37:43]
Other things we need to know [45:21]
Closing [51:14]

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