I believe in the opinion that everyone has thought of suicide, and you can argue, but you know deep down, something may have happened to you to make you say, “I’m going to end it all.” But let’s talk about something that happened to me. Now, this article is not to scare you, or to make me seem easily influenced by the other voice. It is to remind you of three things. One, bottling emotions is not good. Two, the role of caregiving for someone with a disability is not something that is your sole responsibility. Three, the devil is a bastard. Okay, let's get into it. If you’ve been following my space, you probably know that I have a brother with Autism. As much as it is a beautiful experience, it is very scary. Whenever my brother is coming to the house from school, we ‘ Tobi-proof ’ the house, meaning that we have to hide some things, lock some things up, and it is quite a lot. See also: Choosing Love as a neurotypical sibling Long story short. I had a meltdown on Sunda...
Unfortunately, you cannot change the life you have been given. I have tried multiple times, but I’ve realized that being a neurotypical sibling is for life. And this is for you, whether or not you're actively playing the role of a sibling of special needs, this role is for life! Like Thanos said, “You can run from it .” There are highs and lows of having a sibling with a disability. Growing up with a neurodivergent sibling comes with a unique mixture of love, challenges, and deep understanding. And, fortunately, I can say that I’ve mastered it. Without losing my mind. Before, I was complaining about my brother’s meltdowns, balancing responsibilities and expectations, and feeling like I needed to be the strong and stable one. I still cry myself to sleep at night, but it's part of the experience. Nothing in life is completely smooth. How did I do it? Before mastering this role, I had to overcome inconsistencies and address some thoughts, and m...