Shonan NewsLiving in My Town: Siblings' Feelings, Part 17 — A Confirmed Diagnosis Gave 'Emotional Space' by Ai Gobongi
わたしのまちでいきる きょうだいの想い 編 【17】確定診断がくれた「心の余白」「一般社団法人sukasuka-ippo代表理事 五本木愛」
This installment of the series focuses on the relationship between Urara and her older brother Ren, and on Ren’s reflections as a sibling of a child born with a disability. Author Ai Gobongi, representative director of general incorporated association ‘sukasuka-ippo,’ writes that receiving a confirmed diagnosis — Angelman syndrome — created ‘emotional space’ for the family, helping them understand and adjust to their situation. The piece explores personal episodes, the challenges siblings face, and how clarity from a diagnosis can change family perspectives and caregiving approaches.