If there are problems in your relationship with your brother or sister, you’re not alone. This can range from low level stress to estrangement, like William and Harry, where there is no relationship.
Today on the MIX Morning Show, Sean Kelly and Mariam Serkal talk with Dr Julie Gowthorpe, RSW about stress triggered by siblings, and what to do about it.
Recent research highlighted that sibling estrangement can be influenced by factors like parental favoritism and differing family narratives.
These factors can create deep-seated resentments and misunderstandings that persist into adulthood, often leading to estrangement.
Importantly, the study also highlights that sibling relationships vary widely in their levels of connection, contrary to the stereotypes that show siblings as always having each others back.
Remember, just because we are related doesn’t mean we are alike.