TwinlessTwin Posted October 8, 2017 Report Share Posted October 8, 2017 I just lost my identical twin sister and don't know how to live without her, and live out of southern California and can't find any support groups here. I don't have anyone to talk to who understands this. This is so hard. Does anyone have any sources? Feel free to message me 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iPraiseHim Posted October 8, 2017 Report Share Posted October 8, 2017 I am saddened by your loss. This is a safe place to share, grieve, and learn. The people here listen and care about you. Most people simply do not understand what you are going through. I'm praying for you comfort, healing, and peace through this. You are welcome to share, ask questions, rant, whatever helps you to deal with this grief. MartyT and others here, have some great resources to give you the tools you need to help you. I am sorry. My beloved wife passed away 2& 1/2 years ago and i'm still dealing with it. I was in such shock for a long time. This place listened and has helped me and many others through the grief and healing process. - Shalom, George 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyT Posted October 8, 2017 Report Share Posted October 8, 2017 I am so sorry to learn of the death of your identical twin sister, and my heart reaches out to you in your pain. You've asked for resources, and you will find links to many articles, books and resources listed on this page: Death of a Sibling or Twin. See these especially: Bereavement Process for Twinless Twins (Article by Mary R. Morgan) How Does a Twin Honor the Sister Who Died? (Article by Linda Pountney) Sharing the Experience of Being a 'Twinless Twin' (Article by Linda Pountney) Twinless Twins Support Group Twins: Connected in Life and Death (Article by Linda Pountney) What It's Like to Lose a Twin (Article by Linda Pountney) Without My Twin: Reflections on a Road Traveled (Article by Linda Pountney) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayc Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 I am so sorry to hear you lost your twin sister. My daughter's friend passed away a few years ago, leaving behind his twin brother, and I know how hard it was for him to live without his twin. Marty has given you vast resources which I hope you'll begin with. I hope you can find a grief support group, you might contact hospice if you can't find one. I'd also make an appointment with a professional grief counselor. Some insurance companies will cover some visits, also some charge by your income level. http://www.griefhealingblog.com/2012/10/seeing-specialist-in-grief-counseling.html https://www.griefhealingblog.com/2010/04/finding-grief-support-that-is-right-for.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinlessTwin Posted October 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 I'm sorry to hear about your wife, George, that's really tough :/ And thank you for responding with the resources Kayc and Marty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayc Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 I'm just so sorry. I lost my husband 12 years ago and I know what it is to be without the person you love and are closest to in the world. Your twin was always there for you in your life, and it's a huge hole, a huge adjustment to try to live without her. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinlessTwin Posted November 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2017 Thank you kayc, im so sorry about your husband, that would be devastating to go through going through the same thing, or an instant message chat room where people can talk 24/7 This is like my last ditch effort reaching out... I can't live without her.. Just been praying to meet someone who understands this heartbreak and loss of soul. The few family members that remain alive are in Arizona. I'm all alone here and barely hanging on by a thread. If ANYONE knows of any free support groups here in OC, or knows a twin who lost their twin, PLEASE contact me anytime. I use KIK messenger (an android/iPhone messaging app) for the majority of communication. the username to look up after downloading KIK messenger is: higherdimensions Another method of communication is through email: tashatalks12@yahoo.com OR if anyone prefers to talk on this website, that'll suffice. It's just so empty and lonely and devastating losing her.... every day is black and gray... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinlessTwin Posted November 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2017 I did go through the resources provided by Marty, and they didn't help with what I was searching for., which is a support group that goes on during the day and isn't affiliated with a church... unable to find some. I did call around a few hospices that charged money for the help; and Dee (who is a grief counselor in Arizona) called and found a hospice that seemed like they wanted to help, and said they'll call us back.. and never did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayc Posted November 3, 2017 Report Share Posted November 3, 2017 I'm so sorry you're having such a hard time finding the support you're looking for. It's such a unique situation but there has to be more out there going through similar loss. I hope you find the right group. keeping hanging in there. I do know from my own grief journey that we go through our loss alone, although it helps to connect with others facing similar loss and know you're understood. I do hope you find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyT Posted November 3, 2017 Report Share Posted November 3, 2017 Another resource you might try is an online closed group on Facebook, offered by The Compassionate Friends: Sounds of The Siblings ♥ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MegDeLine Posted December 15, 2019 Report Share Posted December 15, 2019 I recently lost my twin sister. Like you, I’m barely hanging on by a thread. This pain is unbearable and continues to get worse with each passing day. I don’t know how I’m going to survive this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyT Posted December 15, 2019 Report Share Posted December 15, 2019 I'm so sorry for your loss, Meg. Can you tell us more about your sister and what happened to her? Do you have any friends or family members in your circle of support? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayc Posted December 16, 2019 Report Share Posted December 16, 2019 @MegDeLine I am so sorry, I can't imagine as I'm not a twin, but I lost my sister 1 1/2 years ago. Can you tell us more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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