156. Finding My Own Identity, with Ali Carbone

Discover what’s possible when the glass child heals.  Ali Carbone is a Brooklyn-based writer, and the oldest sibling to three autistic brothers. In her most recent book, What Are You Looking At?, she writes about her journey of finding herself and rewiring her own brain. In this conversation, we discuss: Ali’s caretaker role from a young age Her relationship with her parents How being the non-autistic sibling affected her psyche The catalyst to understanding her lost identity Ali’s breakthroughs in therapy Her brothers’ transition into a group home  Tips for other siblings To learn more about Ali Carbone you can read her memoir or follow her on IG @aliicarbone. ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you’d like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey