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By Jason Millman, USA TODAY On this Siblings Day, recognized in 40 states today, Christine Frisbee of New York City wants people to remember what she calls the "forgotten siblings" — the brothers and sisters of chronically ill children. frisbee's teenage son, Rich, died in 1989. He had leukemia. In the almost 12 months from the diagnosis to Rich's death, Christine and her husband, Rick, the parents of five children, shuttled back and forth to the hospital each day. And in the hectic life of a parent with a seriously ill child, Frisbee realized she made little time for her other children, who, just like other children, needed their parents. Read more

New Book Gives Voice To Siblings Of Seriously Ill May 09, 2008 Coping with the serious illness of a child is hard enough for adults, but what about children who have a sibling who is challenged or seriously ill? Those siblings are often considered the forgotten ones. Now some of them are being given a voice in a new book called "Day By Day.” Author Christine Frisbee joined NY1 to talk about the book. Watch Video Children With A Seriously Ill Sibling Tell Their Stories Of Faith And Determination - Book Release Article Date: 16 Apr 2008 - 2:00 PDTChildren who have a seriously ill brother or sister are very unique. They share a large part of themselves, each day, with someone who needs more care than they do. Often considered "the forgotten ones," the book, DAY BY DAY, depicts how siblings of seriously ill or challenged children, through their experience, can learn to embrace the challenges of their exceptional situation, ultimately allowing them to transform into strong, spiritual, and caring people.Read More
Today's Wellness Headlines Book gives siblings of ill kids some much-needed attention Jason Millman On this Siblings Day, recognized in 40 states today, Christine Frisbee of New York City wants people to remember what she calls the "forgotten siblings" -- the brothers and sisters of chronically ill children.Read More
Books: ‘Day by Day’ offers support to siblings April 15th, 2008 Christine Frisbee says she wants people to remember what she calls the “forgotten siblings” — the brothers and sisters of children with chronic illnesses. Her book, “Day by Day,” compiles diary entries from children with seriously ill siblings. Frisbee writes from experience.Read More Remember the Siblings Last week, USA Today profiled Christine Frisbee’s important book, Day by Day. The book was inspired by her family’s journey through the death of a chronically ill teenage son and how the fight against his leukemia affected the other children in the family.Read More Special Siblings, Special Times AMANDA CUDA Catherine Beard doesn't know what kind of person she would have been had her brother James never been born. She was only 3 years old when James arrived and was diagnosed with severe mental and physical disabilities. Catherine, 24, a New Canaan native who now lives in Fairfield, said she doesn't really remember a life without James. Read More Yale Cancer Center Answers on WNPR Day by Day: Children of a Seriously Ill Sibling Tell their Stories of Faith Listen