This study examines the lived experiences of glass child, siblings of individuals with developmental disorders, to understand their unique challenges and improve their well-being. Using purposeful and snowball sampling, participants were screened with an adapted tool to identify traits consistent with glass children. Four individuals scoring highest on this tool were interviewed, either in person or online, based on availability. 
The findings reveal ten shared experiences among glass children: difficulty adjusting to their sibling’s condition, emotional detachment, and strain in family dynamics; mixed feelings of acceptance and emotional turmoil; overlooked physical, emotional, and academic needs; struggles in self-managing these needs; challenges of being perceived as the normal sibling; a negative sense of self; positive personal growth; adaptive and maladaptive coping mechanisms; and the need for improved support systems for glass children, their families, and communities. This study highlights that challenges extend beyond primary caregivers, as healthy siblings also bear emotional burdens, underscoring the need for greater awareness of this phenomenon within the community.