YOUR HOME. THEIR WORKPLACE. - Season 2, Episode 6 - Kim Farmer on being a child carer for a sibling

I met Kim, through my gym. We were partnered to do what's called an Engine Race - I hadn't heard the term till then! What stayed with me after our first meeting was the fact that Kim Farmer was caring for her older brother, and had been since she was a child. I knew that Kim would have experiences that I couldn't imagine and also knew she would have stories to share with other siblings, with parents, and with care staff and other professionals.    So, here we are in YOUR HOME. THEIR WORKPLACE. delving into those experiences.  A 'take home' tip from Kim for those working in this space is - listen to the siblings, they know more than you think they do and give siblings the time and space to be who they are - a child, a teenager. Kim also talks about the impact on the next generation - her children.   Kim, throughout, acknowledges that these are her experiences, her views, her family dynamics and that each person and family will be different. Environment and time impact everyone differently. I thank Kim for her heartfelt and passionate talk with me and for sharing as she has.     I'd love you to leave a comment, ask a question or tell me your thoughts on this topic or any other.   CONTACT Cecily, buy her book, subscribe to her newsletter and listen to her podcast at cecilylalloo.com. =========