In a recent poll by SIBS, adult siblings who have a disabled brother or sister, has shown that life during the pandemic has been tough. 91% of siblings report life as more challenging. As one sibling said: “To outsiders, I am coping. I work full-time and help to care for my brother every day. Inside, however, I feel sick with worry about what the future holds. How long can I continue to keep all of the juggling balls in the air and make sure that my family survives this?”.
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