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Sibling Stories: Episode 1: Monica McCaffrey

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Episode 1: Monica McCaffrey

Monica McCaffrey

BBC Radio Scotland - Sibling Stories, Monica McCaffrey

Anna Magnusson talks to Monica McCaffrey about growing up with a disabled brother.

Anna Magnusson talks to Monica McCaffrey about her relationship with her brother Martin, who has Down's syndrome and autism.

In this five part series, Anna Magnusson meets with siblings from a range of backgrounds and explores the elements that define and bind this special relationship. This week, Anna speaks to Monica McCaffrey, founder of the UK Charity 'SIBS' about her relationship with her brother Martin who has Down's syndrome and Autism. Anna will look at the dynamics of this ever evolving relationship and how the boundaries of carer and sibling become blurred when you have a brother or sister with lifelong support needs and what that means in the future when the parents are no longer around or able to look after a disabled child.

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Anna Magnusson talks to siblings about what bonds their relationship.

Anna Magnusson meets siblings from a range of backgrounds to discuss the elements that define and unite their special relationships.

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