Boy pens letter to reveal need for respite care

MY name is Stephen and I’m a 14-year-old boy living with a sister who suffers from autism and ADHD.

Life is very hard having a sister with special needs – it’s all about Lorna.

The mornings are always a struggle in our house, as it’s Lorna’s way or no way. She dictates when she gets up, how she gets washed, and even the way I eat my breakfast. If I go against Lorna in the slightest way, all hell will break loose.