Dear young carer, Let me start this letter by telling you who I am, and to do that I must tell you where I have been. I have a message for you, but I know you won’t believe me until you know I understand you.
Growing up I was what is known as a young carer. My childhood was different from lots of other children. I had responsibilities that most children don’t have, because I have a brother with autism.
Just before I turned 2, my mum came home with a new small little person. Apparently, I didn’t quite understand who he was to me at first, I was just excited and knew it was a baby.
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