“I Felt Like the Glass Child”: Becky Cheetham on The Realities of Being a Sibling Carer

Happy Mum, Happy Baby

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Tuesday, 13 October 2026 - 51 minutes

Giovanna catches up with her friend Becky Cheetham this week to talk about Becky's experience as a sibling carer.Becky’s sister, Hannah, has cerebral palsy, and Becky opens up to Gi about the challenges and joys of growing up as part of a family shaped by disability. She reflects on feeling like ‘the glass child’ – the sibling whose needs can sometimes take a back seat – and the impact this has had on her life.Plus, Becky shares her thoughts on the future, navigating her role as a sibling carer and what it means for her relationship with Hannah as they get older.You can follow Hannah and Becky (Cheethams with Dreams) on Instagram and TikTok x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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