Death of a Sibling

Kate – Things I do that help

Kate talks about how art, hiking and visiting the cemetery can be very therapeutic

Jackie – Expressive arts can help when grief is confusing

Jackie talks about how working with an artist therapist helped her after her sister and mother died

The ties that bind; grieving the loss of a sibling

When my three brothers and I were growing up and the proverbial hit the fan, Mum would often say, in a bid to keep her brood calm, ‘Well, at least we are all still here.’ She reminded me of this affectionate saying only very recently. I can still recall how I felt as a child…

Kate – My art and my brother

Kate talks about being an artist and expression through art can remind her of her brothers encouragement

Adrianna – Therapy and loss

Adrianna talks about how different kinds of therapy helps

Kate – Triggers

Kate discusses how she deals with her emotions when something triggers her grief

Joyce – Your other children

Joyce discusses how her daughter dealt helped her as well as dealing with the loss of her brother.

Doug M – “Coming to Terms with Sibling Death”

Doug talks about the loss of his brother when he was young and how it effected his fear of loss and separation of his own children. Doug continues to grieve the death of his first wife.

Doug M – “Helping Children Cope with Sibling Death”

Doug talks about shock and the importance of making sure children get help. Doug continues to grieve the death of his first wife.

Kate – Advice to my younger self

Kate explains things being authentic and honest to herself has been very valuable

Adrianna – What I would say to younger self

Adrianna talks about tools that helped her with her grief

Andrew – “Loss of a twin”

Andrew talks about the loss of his twin brother, time in the womb and that there are people out there that can help. Andrew continues to grieve the death of his twin brother by mishap.