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More Than a Sister: Emily Hanlon on Guilt, Growth and the Power of Advocacy
Hi everyone,
What happens when you’re five years old, and your baby brother is diagnosed with autism?
In this episode of Wine with Wita, I sat down with Emily Hanlon, a Clinical Psychologist, mum of three, and the proud big sister of Richard, who was diagnosed with autism as a baby.
Emily shares her powerful story of growing up as a sibling to someone with high support needs, from the guilt she carried for decades, to the deep love and responsibility she still feels today.
Her honesty is raw, her humour refreshing, and her message clear: we cannot support autistic children without supporting…
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