Death of a Sibling

Adrianna – What I would say to younger self

Adrianna talks about tools that helped her with her grief

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 – Getting support

Kate talks about how difficult it is to ask for support

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.

Kate – COVID and grieving with my parents

Kate shares about how COVID was stress on top of dealing with the loss of her brother

Kate – My story

Kate tells her story of being away when her brother died of an opioid overdose

Kate – Stigma

Kate discusses how difficult the stigma is to deal with

Adrianna – Guilt and death by suicide

Adrianna gives insights she has found about guilt

Adrianna – Finding out my brother had died by suicide

Adrianna relates how she heard about her brother’s suicide

Shawn – “Loss of a Sister”

Shawn talks about his guilt and the loss of his sister.

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.

Jackie – Finger painting and grief

Jackie discusses how finger painting help her with her feelings while she was grieving the loss of her mother and sister