To Make Room for My Brother I Learned to Disappear
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To Make Room for My Brother I Learned to DisappearListen to the latest episode of the Where Should We Begin? Podcast.
You can listen to the episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast app. With her wedding just weeks away, a young woman calls Esther with a question she’s been carrying for most of her life: how do you allow yourself joy when you’ve learned to make yourself small? Growing up alongside a non-speaking autistic brother taught her to be vigilant, self-effacing, and attuned to everyone else’s needs. Joy and celebration have always come with guilt. As the wedding approaches, those old patterns threaten to keep her on emotional eggshells during one of the most meaningful days of her life. Together, they explore what it means to grow up as the “easy” child, and how claiming space does not betray the people we love. Esther Callings are a one time, 45-60 minute interventional phone call with Esther. They are edited for time, clarity, and anonymity. If you have a question you would like to talk through with Esther, send a voice memo to [email protected]. Producer’s Note: When our anonymous guests do a session with Esther for the podcast, it is an act of generosity for everyone who listens. These sessions are meant not only to support the people in the room with Esther, but all of us who learn from their stories. Our stories have many chapters, and what you hear is just one moment in someone’s journey. So even though the sessions are anonymous, please remember that real people are behind them and they may be reading your comments. You’re reading the free version of Entre Nous with Esther Perel, a newsletter, gathering place, and relational resource to help reimagine your relationships. Upgrade your subscription to get access to exclusive community features, ad-free listening, and bonus content.
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