In this heartfelt episode, Catherine opens up about a perspective that’s rarely discussed in families living with type 1 diabetes: the experience of the other child – the sibling without diabetes.
Through her own family story and reflections from childhood, Catherine explores what it feels like to grow up beside diabetes rather than with it. She describes the quiet moments of being “the one watching on”, the emotional balance parents try to keep, and the hidden strength and empathy that so often grow in the shadow of chronic illness.
Listeners will hear practical ideas on how to honour and include siblings in daily family life - from carving out one-to-one moments and celebrating their milestones, to listening when they express frustration or sadness about diabetes taking centre stage.
The episode closes with a message of reassurance for parents: love doesn’t have to be divided equally to be felt equally. Every child deserves to feel seen, celebrated and cherished – diabetes or not.
💛 A tender reminder that while type 1 may shape a family’s rhythm, it does not define who shines within it.
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