Sibling relationships are already complex, and disability can add another layer to that. We’ll be looking at 1989’s Pet Sematary 1982’s Basket Case to examine some ways disability can impact the dynamic between ourselves and our siblings.

Additional reading (if you’re interested):

  1. Siblings of Children with Disabilities: “What about me?” Enhancing the lives of siblings of children with disabilities.
  2. Growing Up Alongside a Sibling With a Disability

Follow Nichole on Twitter at @NicholeInDC or e-mail bodiesofhorror@gmail.com.

Intro and outro music is “The Wind Frazzled Your Long Brown Hair” by Flashback81.

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