Sam – a carer from a young age, now has two children, Brook 8, who has dyslexia, and Tyler 11, who has ADHD and mild Tourette’s syndrome

Update: 2020-03-23

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Sam was a young carer for her brother Christopher who has additional needs, she talks about him being bullied and having to always fight his corner. Sam now has two children, Brook 8 who has dyslexia and Tyler 11 who has ADHD and mild Tourette’s syndrome and is also waiting for his autism diagnosis. Being a carer for much for much of her life has affected her mental and physical health over the years.

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Sam – a carer from a young age, now has two children, Brook 8, who has dyslexia, and Tyler 11, who has ADHD and mild Tourette’s syndrome

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Sam – a carer from a young age, now has two children, Brook 8, who has dyslexia, and Tyler 11, who has ADHD and mild Tourette’s syndrome

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Sam – a carer from a young age, now has two children, Brook 8, who has dyslexia, and Tyler 11, who has ADHD and mild Tourette’s syndrome