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Loss of a Sibling or Twin

Special issues arise when our brother or sister dies, no matter how old we are at the time. We may feel as if part of our own identity is lost. Whatever part our sibling would have played in our future is lost as well, casting a bittersweet shadow over everything that happens to us regardless of how wonderful it may be. Because our sibling is our peer, we’re suddenly acutely aware of our own mortality, and we may be wondering how many years of living we have left. We may blame ourselves for our sibling’s death, or even feel guilty for being the surviving child. We may suddenly feel totally alone in our responsibilities toward our parents as they grow older – or feel somehow obligated to set aside our own grief for our parents’ sake, as well as for the other family members our sibling has left behind. In this forum we are not alone; we can connect with others who’ve endured this special kind of loss.

294 topics in this forum

  1. Frustrations at losing best friend

    By hollowheart,
    • 16 replies
    • 744 views

  2. so lost 1 2 3

    By Guest sadheart,   
    • 59 replies
    • 2.6k views

  3. Guilt over not "grieving" right

    By Guest snowwhitesis,
    • 3 replies
    • 603 views

  4. Guilty because I am still living

    By Guest sad_sister,   
    • 1 reply
    • 628 views

  5. Why Can't I Cry?

    By ana,
    • 6 replies
    • 21.4k views

  6. Can't combat the loneliness

    By hollowheart,   
    • 1 reply
    • 583 views

  7. Webinar: Am I Still A Sibling?

    By MartyT,
    • 4 replies
    • 895 views

  8. My Sister Is Palliative

    By Gailsing,
    • 13 replies
    • 1.3k views

  9. Here We Go Again

    By mlg,
    • 3 replies
    • 817 views

  10. My Sister Is Gone.

    By Queeniemary,
    • 10 replies
    • 1.3k views

  11. Loss Of A Younger Brother

    By Erind285,
    • 1 reply
    • 958 views

  12. My Brother Passed Away Yesterday

    By DebFromLodi,
    • 12 replies
    • 1.6k views

  13. Research Interviews On Understanding Sibling Loss

    By AmyF,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views

  14. Anger, Guilt And So Many Unanswered Questions

    By JayBee,
    • 5 replies
    • 11k views

  15. I Really Can't Care

    By MoonRise,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.2k views

  16. New Relationship My Boyfriends Father Dying

    By steph514,
    • 1 reply
    • 816 views

  17. A Report To Our Members And Visitors

    By MartyT,
    • 0 replies
    • 816 views

  18. I'm So Lost....

    By catch108stchs,
    • 14 replies
    • 1.7k views

  19. My Joy

    By misshim,
    • 3 replies
    • 986 views

  20. What My Brother's Death Taught Me About Grief

    By MartyT,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.5k views

  21. First Post, Not Sure How To Title It.

    By Adam1982,
    • 6 replies
    • 1.2k views

  22. My Big Brother Charles

    By Timuturi,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.2k views

  23. Either Way I Win-Nicole

    By Webel423,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.2k views

  24. Missing My Sister

    By Littlesister001,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.3k views

  25. Remembering My Sister 1 2

    By enna,
    • 25 replies
    • 3.2k views
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