41. Living in Survival Mode and Finding Your Identity

In this episode, Charlene and Nikki discuss the "parentification" of sibs, living life in survival mode, and learning to accept your identity as a sib. Nikki also shares about her experience on the board for the Sibling Leadership Network, as well as her work with the California and Oregon chapters of SLN.

Episode highlights:

• The value of being in a sib network
• The need for mental health professionals who understand sibs
• Living in survival mode and a state of hypervigilance
• The process of growing up and learning about yourself

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Credits:

• • Music by AlexGrohl and QubeSounds from Pixabay
  • Audio Edited by bReel Podcast Production
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