Something that I have become more aware of recently is my little brother’s impact on others. For example, as a family we recently went to a BBQ at a friends house. Leon was on great form, but as the day progressed I could gradually sense Leon becoming more repetitive – if he finds something funny and others laugh he will say it again and again and again. After a while it becomes slightly less funny… But Leon doesn’t get this, when he’s shouting something all afternoon it can become slightly tiring.

Leon loves being involved, don’t we all. But when involving him recently I have become more aware on his impact on others. So for example, we’ve worked out that sometimes its best for Leon if he only stays at the BBQ for a couple of hours before he becomes overwhelmed. This means that he has a great time and can join in the fun.

As his older brother, Leon always wants to be around me and my mates. Don’t me wrong I adore him to the end of earth. However, I created this platform so that other siblings can find some comfort in knowing there are others out there who get it. Sometimes, we just want to be alone with our mates am I right? As much as I love my mates being around Leon and interacting with him, sometimes I want to have my mates to myself. Not in a selfish way, but we all need some space at certain points. Increasingly at the moment I am aware of how my parents also need their space. So why don’t we try and give them that, after all as much has our parents are superheroes… all superheroes need a break right?